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Swing bridge operation does not bother boaters

THERE was quite an ado about the swinging of a bridge in Northwich on the Weaver.

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Published: 10 October 2024

Single handed working

WHILST the limitations you describe [Lock closed to single crewed users!} are worthwhile warnings, they are not actually true, writes Mike Todd.

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Published: 10 October 2024

Narrowboat sunk in flood water on the Soar

A NARROWBOAT has been caught in the flood water at Kegworth Flood Lock on the Soar.

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Published: 10 October 2024

Lock closed to single crewed users!

SINGLE crewed boaters are unable to use Lock 40 on the Trent & Mersey.

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Published: 09 October 2024

River Canal Rescue summer rescue spike

RIVER Canal Rescue reports its teams, from 1st June to 31st August this year, responded to an unprecedented number of call-outs.

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Published: 09 October 2024

Enable the focus on repair

The three sided dam with clay core was constructed around the breach by the Hollowforth Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal, as previously reported.

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Published: 09 October 2024

Anderton Boat Lift will be open next summer

THOUGH originally told work would start on the Anderton Boat Lift refurbishment in March 2025 it has been decided to keep the lift open until the autumn of next year.

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Published: 09 October 2024

Celebrating Diglis Locks

A FREE open afternoon is planned to mark the 180 years of Worcester’s historic Diglis Locks on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

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Published: 07 October 2024

Choir on pub crawl for charity

A MALE choir took a narrowboat on a tour, yesterday, Sunday, to raise money for children with special educational needs.

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Published: 07 October 2024

Wrong lock on wrong canal!

BOATERS will benefit from dredging to keep the Soar in Leicester navigable, supporting local communities and wildlife, tells Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 07 October 2024

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