THE attitude by some boaters on the waterways has worsened considerably over the past few years, with some having no consideration for others, as our contributor Peter Ponting confirms:
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A NARROWBOAT sank in the Thames, with the five people on board not wearing life jackets on the dangerous tidal river, being saved by the very quick action of the emergency services.
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ANOTHER teenager, attempting to jump a canal lock has failed, injuring himself in the attempt, but made up a mugging story to cover his embarrassment.
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IT IS not only boats being caught on cills and in gates that cause sinkings, but leaving the weed hatch lid off is another cause, with Rob McLean of the Boat Safety Scheme giving a timely reminder.
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BOATERS can expect difficulty navigating the Chesterfield Canal, with large volumes of reed expected, Cheryl Turner of Canal & River Trust tells us.
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IT WAS 10 years ago that the Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust (SNCT) was formed, with the objective of re-opening the canal route from Shrewsbury to Norbury Junction on the Shropshire Union Canal.
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THE Kennet & Avon Canal Trust is hoping to renovate its headquarters at Devizes Wharf but needs £1 million for the work required.
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IT WAS confirmed this morning (Wednesday 22nd August) that a team of experts at a leading British lubricants company has come up with an environmentally friendly solution to keep transport on and off the Manchester Ship Canal running smoothly.
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PROVISION is being made for the horse-drawn traditional narrowboat Ilkeston to get through Camden, notwithstanding the towpath closure, Lester May writes.
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A hirer stepping off her boat tripped and broke her leg over the week-end and had to be taken to hospital, Jackie Brown tells us.
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