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Trent & Mersey Canal targeted by thieves

SUCH as been the increase in thefts along the stretch of the Trent & Mersey Canal from Shardlow to Willington, that a Canal Watch scheme has been extended to cover the area.

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Published: 29 May 2011

Gloucester & Sharpness Canal restrictions

THE low water flow in the Severn has created restrictions on lock usage to and from the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

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Published: 29 May 2011

Little interest in new 'charity'

THERE is very little interest in British Waterways becoming a charity, with even its Chief Executive Officer, Robin Evans, admitting to his Board a month ago that he was disappointed at the low level of enthusiasm among stakeholders.

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Published: 07 May 2011

Email: Rat run

I am presently moored on the Meaford Flight on the offside enjoying a well earned rest. I often moor here when passing through Stone—it avoids having to fight for space below Stone Bottom Lock and the incessant engine running to charge batteries.

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Published: 07 May 2011

National Access Project

A NEW national project is being launched by British Waterways to keep a real-time virtual picture of the condition of its towpaths and note any obstructions to access.

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Published: 06 May 2011

Ministry on the move

AN AUSTRALIAN vicar cruising the waterways has set up his boat as a new kind of church.

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Published: 06 May 2011

Moorings consultation extended

THE moorings consultation concerning the Lee & Stort Navigation has been extended, 'in light of recent events'.

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Published: 06 May 2011

Rochdale cut to one lock a day

BOATING restrictions have already started through lack of water on the Rochdale Canal, with Tuel Hill Lock usage cut to just one lock operation per day.

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Published: 06 May 2011

Trent Lock pub re-opens

THE demise of the British Waterways pub partnership has at least benefited other establishments.

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Published: 05 May 2011

The dead sheep returns

IT IS over six months since narrowboatworld commented on the Inland Waterways Association's  condemnation of British Waterways' 'fat cats', writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 05 May 2011

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