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Email: Lack of mooring

Have just come up the Droitwich from the river end, and I am very impressed with the canal and the work that has been done.

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Published: 15 August 2012

Email: Three classes

I am afraid Amy Dickerson has taken an incorrect view of boaters and the boating world.

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Published: 15 August 2012

More Chesterfield Canal vandalism

THE water level between West Retford Lock and Forest Bottom Lock on the Chesterfield Canal has dropped dramatically due to vandalism.

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Published: 13 August 2012

Diesel and the 60/40 split

ORPH's detailed explanation of what is required by law to supply 'go-go juice' to us boaters gives an insight into the cash flow issues surrounding the stuff, writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 13 August 2012

Inconsiderate boaters

THERE have always been inconsiderate boaters, but it seems strange that there are those who moor close to others out in the 'sticks' then run their boat engines late in the evening.

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Published: 13 August 2012

Flood victim's boat raided

THE owner of the narrowboat that was stranded on the flooded Avon in Tewkesbury, returned to his boat to find thieves had broken into it, stolen items and trashed it.

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Published: 11 August 2012

Americans complaining of 'refugee camp'

THE influential USA Today is carrying stories about the 'refugee camp' on the Paddington Arm caused by boaters being ousted from their normal moorings around the Olympics site.

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Published: 11 August 2012

Thames lock staffing controversy

IT WAS way back in 2009 (Lock keepers reach agreement—NbW 12/01/2010) that the lock keepers on the Thames rebelled against the Environment Agency who wanted to not only sell their cottages but cut staffing at the locks.

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Published: 10 August 2012

Oh yes they do!

IN RESPONSE to the claim by Canal & River Trust's Paul Griffin that 'They don't get away with it' (NbW—9/8/2012), I would reply 'Oh yes they do!', states Allan Richards.

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Published: 10 August 2012

Apology and correction

AT LEAST our contributors admit when they get things wrong, so Orph Mable apologises for an inaccuracy in his latest article in narrowboatworld 'Red Diesel—A boatyard perspective'.

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Published: 09 August 2012

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  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • Café turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed
  • Long closure caused by building demolition
  • Just one puppy lived of three dumped on canal towpath
  • Could be a long stoppage at Kennet & Avon lock

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