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Disabled problems

THERE are many disabled boaters who encounter problems on the towpaths, with one, the well known Geraldine Prescott of the Cheese Boat writing:

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Published: 13 July 2013

CaRT clobbers charity boats

REVISING the charges for Business Boat Licensing, Canal & River Trust is proposing to withdraw the discount on charities and community boats, so such craft will see a 60% increase in their fees, writes Jimmy Lockwood.

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Published: 13 July 2013

Little care for the disabled

WHILE we know that in many places there is a problem with motor cycles racing on the towpath as well as cycles, the answer is the gate/stile etc, writes James Cookes.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Wolverhampton 21 opening delayed

THOUGH we were told by Canal & River Trust that the repairs to Lock 21 on the Wolverhampton 21 would be complete around the 12th July this has now been extended to the 12th August.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Championing nature and art

I AM disappointed to read pieces such as James Henry's jaded complaint (Concerned about AGM) about the Canal & River Trust AGM agenda, writes Suzanne MacLeod.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Another theft at Sawley

IN ADDITION to the thefts of the outboard engines from Sawley Marina, a boater has now reported an extensive theft from his narrowboat at the marina.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Mare and foal stuck

IT WAS the Fire and Rescue people that had to rescue a mare and her two days old foal from the rising tide on the tidal Thames.
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Published: 11 July 2013

Feedback defines winter works programme

THE winter works programme is being defined using feedback from boaters, Canal & River Trust tells us.

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Published: 11 July 2013

Cash for Wey & Arun

THE Inland Waterways Association has presented a £500 donation to the Wey & Arun Canal Trust to help with its restoration.

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Published: 10 July 2013

Work on Llangollen Canal bridge

WORK is now well underway on the Red Bridge (58) at Ellesmere on the Llangollen Canal.

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Published: 10 July 2013

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