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A team of divers has made repairs to a leaking lock along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Divers from the Canal & River Trust repaired damage caused by general wear and tear at Colthrop Lock on Friday (June 7) — one of the busiest on the river section of the canal. The repairs follow recent dredging and significant bank repairs and will ensure the lock remains safe and available to boaters after the flooding endured over the winter period. Speaking at the lock on Friday, contract manager at the Canal & River Trust, Rob Labus, said: “We’re currently making temporary repairs to the gates. “We’ve got re…

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