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Serious assault on canal towpath

TWO men were arrested after a 'sustained, serious assault' on a man on the towpath of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 26 October 2011

Two boats burned

TWO narrowboats were burnt out on Monday (24th October) on the Coventry Canal.

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Published: 26 October 2011

Fight for Lapal Canal

As many of you may know there are now diminished prospects for the Lapal Canal (Dudley No 2) in the recently published Regeneration Plan for Selly Oak from Sainsbury's and their partners, Land Securities, writes Brian Holmes.

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Published: 26 October 2011

Sainsbury's renege on canal deal

THE Hales Owen Abbey Trust have accused Sainsbury's of reneging on a deal to restore a section of the Dudley No 2 Canal, that was part of the plan for a new store.

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Published: 24 October 2011

Narrowboater saves man

NARROWBOATER Nicola Young did not hesitate to jump into the water to rescue a man who had fallen in, and is now in line for an award for her bravery.

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Published: 24 October 2011

Engine filter caused Trent grounding

THE incident of the narrowboat being grounded on the tidal Trent and the owner having to be rescued was caused by the fuel filter dropping off the engine.

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Published: 24 October 2011

Kidderminster canal flood

THE towpath through Kidderminster on the Staffs & Worcs Canal flooded early today (Friday) after all the paddles were left open on both Wolverley locks.

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Published: 21 October 2011

Rescued from Trent

ANOTHER narrowboater has taken little notice of the sandbanks of the Trent, and become grounded, having to be rescued.

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Published: 21 October 2011

More luxury appartments

PLANS have been submitted to build luxury apartments on land that includes the former  Bridgefield Mill and Britannia Mill sites by the side of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Accrington.
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Published: 21 October 2011

Canal suicide attempt failed

IT WAS the 93ft high M6 Motorway Viaduct over the Manchester Ship Canal that a man chose to commit suicide, but  it was a failed attempt.

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Published: 21 October 2011

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  • Keadby Lock is still closed
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  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
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