In this episode: sad news about a canal legend plus updates on the current state of the water shortages across the canal network.

Links

Prunella Scales https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/fawlty-towers-actor-prunella-scales-dies-at-the-age-of-93


CRT stoppages https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

CRT Water FAQ https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/specialist-teams/managing-our-water/drought/water-management-faqs

Licensing commission https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/boating-news/commission-to-review-future-framework-for-boat-licensing

Facilities changes https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating/boating-news-and-views/the-boaters-update/boaters-update-9-oct-2025#customer-service-facilities-what-you-need-to-know

CRT Annual Report https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/annual-report-and-accounts

Canal crocodile https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-derbyshire-solve-mystery-of-crocodile-found-in-canal-13452117

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In this episode, the continuing drought conditions (despite some rain) are causing potential havoc for many boaters, made worse by the impending winter closures for regular maintenance. Plus the usual update on what's going on on my YouTube channel.

Links

CRT drought poll https://tinyurl.com/crtdrought

CRT winter closures https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/notices

Vlog 379A (Gentian) https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/09/20/vlog-379a-and-mondays/

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Wreyland's failed BSS https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2021/11/18/vlog-252-reg-prescott/

BoatBusters on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@boatbusters

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In this edition, it's crisis time on the canals as what may be the warmest summer on record leaves water levels extremely low, with boaters and businesses frustrated.

Links

CRT Drought update https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/drought-conditions-navigation-update

Tardebigge reopening https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c620926y4lro

Aquavista https://www.aquavista.com/

CRT boat count https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/news-and-views/news/national-boat-count-2025

Twiggy DIY

Vlog 376B https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/20/vlog-376b-mercia-me/

Vlog 376A https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/2025/08/10/vlog-376a-the-endless-river/

Tip jars https://cruisingthecut.co.uk/tip-jars/

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Black Country Boating Festival https://bcbf.com/

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YouTube Pick https://www.youtube.com/@BrightSunTravels

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