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What the boaters think

BLOGGERS have responded in no uncertain terms to the narrowboatworld article Prospects bleak for BW bank-side staff, with British Waterways Chief Executive coming under fire.

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Published: 11 February 2011

Boaters don't want development

ANOTHER canal-side development causing complaints, but this time from boaters as well as local residents.

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Published: 10 February 2011

Union Wharf visit

THE film of Peter Scott visiting the old Harborough Basin, at a boat rally, can now be seen on the British Pathé website.

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Published: 10 February 2011

New method installing cills

A NEW method of installing cills in locks was tried last week when the Carthagena Lock gates on the Lee Navigation were replaced.

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Published: 10 February 2011

Thames to get new lifeboat

BOATERS cruising the tidal Thames can perhaps feel a little safer as the river will have a new lifeboat, thanks to Ross Brawn of Formula One.

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Published: 10 February 2011

Portfolio sell-off back on?

ENVIRONMENT Secretary, Caroline Spelman, has lashed out at a Guardian columnist (and Labour MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central) for suggesting that Treasury Chief, Danny Alexander, is considering selling off British Waterways' assets as part of a £400m fire sale.

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Published: 09 February 2011

Fair fuel campaign

A FAIR FUEL campaign has been started with its aim to stop the government increasing fuel duty even further.

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Published: 09 February 2011

Glasgow waterfront

GLASGOW lacks an attractive waterfront, and being somewhat jealous of other cities and towns, intends making its own more impressive.

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Published: 09 February 2011

British Waterways mooring prices

BRITISH Waterways has announced the price adjustments for its long-term moorings for customers with 12 months mooring permits.

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Published: 09 February 2011

Punts on the River Great Ouse

IT WILL be just like being on the Cam at Cambridge, as punts will soon be available for hire on the River Great Ouse at Bedford.

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Published: 09 February 2011

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