The whole concept of cycling puts a person on a bike raised up above fishermen, walkers and boaters and this ‘being above' idea seems to mean most, writes Ruth Cragg.
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THE Waterways Festival of Light at Brierley Hill had to be cancelled this year owing to the lack of sponsorship, but an events company is taking it on for next year.
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PLANNING permission has now been awarded for the restoration of the Derby Canal for its entire length.
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IT HAS just been announced that owing to lack of support this year's Boat & Caravan Show will be the last.
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There is nothing better than a fair and reasoned exchange of views, so in that spirit I respond to Barry Kenn and Kevin Howell re my concerns on the question of pedal cyclists on the towpath.
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BOATERS conned by false magazine advertising into accepting moorings at Barby Marina, are deserting when they can find alternative moorings.
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A NARROWBOAT passenger service along the Regent's Canal that was only expected to last a few months is celebrating its 60th birthday.
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In narrowboatworld Allan Richards informs us that Waterways Minister Richard Benyon is considering a U-turn on whether the new Canal & River Trust will be compliant with the Freedom of Information Act, writes Frank Hurst.
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I am very alarmed by the call from Frank Hurst to banish pedal cycles from the towpaths.
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Just thought that I had to reply to Frank's email. How can you compare a motorbike or a 4x4 to a push bike? If you are hit by a motorbike or a 4x4, you are more likely to be seriously injured or even killed.
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