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More 'poetic' lock beams

NOTWITHSTANDING the controversy, and general objection to the 'poetic' lock beams by boaters, more have been installed.
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Published: 11 January 2013

Coventy Canal derelict art

I very much agree with David Hymers' sentiments in his column of Thursday 10th, writes David Davis.

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Published: 11 January 2013

MP supports licensing

BOATERS are contacting their MPs about the directive from the Environmental Agency for boaters using its waters to be licensed, and it seems MPs are in favour.

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Published: 11 January 2013

Not the whole picture

A Water authority has issued advice regarding hose pipes used for filling water tanks on boats, but not the whole picture.

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Published: 11 January 2013

Enquiry into waterways partnerships

THERE is to be an enquiry by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Waterways into the work of Canal & River Trust waterways partnerships.

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Published: 10 January 2013

Get your money back

Here's some more economics—if the poor marina owner can't make it pay then how about this course of action, suggests Martin Brooks.

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Published: 10 January 2013

Massive BCN development

PLANNING permission has been given for a massive development around Icknield Port Loop on the Birmingham Canal Navigations.

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Published: 10 January 2013

Robin Evans goes

THE resignation of Robin Evans as Chief Executive of Canal & River Trust just four months after it came into being demonstrates his lack of commitment to the new Trust, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 10 January 2013

Dowley Gap open to public

THE 240 years old Dowley Gap Aqueduct on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Bingley is to host its first ever public open day on Sunday 27th January.

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Published: 09 January 2013

Rescue boat stolen

A SMALL dingy that was used to rescue boaters from their boats stranded in the floods on the Thames has been stolen.

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Published: 09 January 2013

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