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Boat burnt-out on the Oxford

A NARROWBOAT that was moored at Enslow on the Oxford Canal has been burnt-out, as it proved difficult to reach.

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Published: 07 November 2012

Stret Lock being widened

MANY boaters have reported the long standing problem with Stret Lock at Worksop on the Chesterfield Canal, it being impassible with fenders down.

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Published: 05 November 2012

One step forward...

ONCE again, John Dodwell sticks his head above the parapet. Very much appreciated and thanks to narrowboatworld for allowing the site to be used for what sometimes seems to be a soapbox, writes Steve Jenkin.

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Published: 04 November 2012

Gold lock paddle pedestal

BOATERS using Bray Lock on the Thames below Maidenhead will be surprised to see it painted gold.

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Published: 03 November 2012

A CaRT Trustee replies

MIGHT I comment on some recent narrowboatworld reports? asks Canal & River Trustee John Dodwell.

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Published: 03 November 2012

Ship Canal convoys

THERE have been three convoys of narrowboats along the Manchester Ship Canal that were stuck by the breach on the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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Published: 02 November 2012

Canal search for missing man

THE search for the man who went missing in Blackburn has now progressed to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, with specialist equipment now being brought in.

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Published: 02 November 2012

A little chilly

THERE will be some rather chilly diners by the side of the Shropshire Union Canal in Chester, as an al fresco dining area has been given planning permission.

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Published: 01 November 2012

Ilkeston back home

The 100 years old butty Ilkeston is now back at the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port after its season around the country.

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Published: 01 November 2012

Email: Teaching boating

Having read Peter Ponting's article on this subject I felt that a response was justified but do not want to be antagonistic.

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Published: 31 October 2012

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  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
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