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MP visits restoration sites

BUCKINGHAM MP, John Bercow, paid a visit recently to see how the work was progressing on the restoration of the  Buckingham Canal.

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Published: 03 November 2010

The right Vee belt

THE choice of Vee belt for boat engines determines how long they will last.

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Published: 03 November 2010

Opening-up the waterways

BRITISH Waterways, working in partnership with All Saints and Blackenhall Community Development's 'New Deal For Communities' project, have  transformed an area of Wolverhampton's Old Main Line Canal.

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Published: 03 November 2010

Marina for the Caldon

THERE are plans for a development at the Leek terminus of the Caldon Canal, which will include a new Marina.

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Published: 03 November 2010

Is the 60/40 split legal?

As a continuous cruiser it has become more and more apparent that certain establishments around the system are insisting on only providing fuel for boaters at a rate of 60/40 % ratio only, with a 'take it or leave it' attitude,  writes Wayne Abbott.

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Published: 01 November 2010

Much doom and gloom

THERE seems to be much doom and gloom around at the moment, which given the circumstances and the uncertainty over the system's future is understandable, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 01 November 2010

Lantern parade

DEVIZES annual Christmas lantern parade is being diverted to take in the Kennet & Avon Canal this year, to celebrate its birthday.

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Published: 01 November 2010

Hopes it encourages boaters

THE news that money has been found to dredge the neglected parts of the Birmingham Canal Navigations has been received with pleasure by members of CanalScape BCN.

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Published: 01 November 2010

Dangers of Weil's disease

MANY of you will have learnt that sadly, Andy Holmes, a former Olympic gold medal rower has fallen prey to Weil's disease in the past few days.

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Published: 01 November 2010

No hope for Mann's Bridge

The Battle by the Grantham Canal Society for Mann's Bridge to be raised to allow navigation has been lost.

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Published: 29 October 2010

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