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Union Canal to be illuminated

THERE are plans to install solar lighting, at an undisclosed cost, on almost 10 miles of Edinburgh's Union Canal.

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Published: 03 February 2011

Shropshire Union Canal Society gets its award

THE recognition of the importance of volunteers to the waterways  by British Waterways is by awards to partner groups.

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Published: 03 February 2011

Drifters canal boat for free

NO, NOT a free narrowboat, but the chance for newcomers to try one for a day at bases throughout the country.

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Published: 03 February 2011

Chesterfield Canal featured

THE Chesterfield Canal is being featured in a celebration of local history, and community event in North Nottinghamshire, at Thoresby Gallery.

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Published: 02 February 2011

Llanthony Lift Bridge man fined

A MAN has been been fined £60 for pushing his motorbike across Llanthony Lift Bridge over the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

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Published: 02 February 2011

Derby Canal decision soon

THERE is to be a decision soon as to whether the restoration of the Derby Canal can go ahead—funds providing.

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Published: 02 February 2011

Thames to get cable car

GREENWICH Council has approved the construction of a cable car across the Thames East of Tower Bridge.

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Published: 31 January 2011

British Waterways transition trustees

THE Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking to appoint seven ‘transition trustees' from April this year.

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Published: 31 January 2011

Paddington Arm thieves problems

THE police have had to be brought in to protect narrowboats on the Paddington Arm that have been  targeted by thieves.

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Published: 31 January 2011

Kennet & Avon Trust problems

THE Kennet & Avon Canal Trust is having problems with falling membership, lack of cash and now disappearing chairman.

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Published: 30 January 2011

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