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It's not so wonderful after all

HAVING connections in London and access to boaters' social media, etc, I can tell you that there has been a great change of mind about living in a boat in the city, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 19 July 2022

Two teenagers drown in canals

THE hot weather tempting teenagers into the waterways is again having tragic results with two more drownings.

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Published: 19 July 2022

Doesn't have the necessary equipment

THE delay to the repair of paddles on a lock was due to not having the necessary equipment!

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Published: 19 July 2022

'Winter Work' on Calder & Hebble

THERE is a warning of the lack of water on the Calder & Hebble.

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Published: 19 July 2022

Victor gives the chance for a laugh

DEAR Damien, he of the Boaters Update  is giving us all a laugh this month—and don't we need it?

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Published: 17 July 2022

Northern navigations closing down

BOTH the Huddersfield Narrow and the Caldon canals are shortly to be closed, Canal & River Trust warn

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Published: 16 July 2022

Boaters' pet cat had three pellets in its head

A BOATERS' pet cat was found left unconscious with pellets in its head on the towpath by her boat.

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Published: 16 July 2022

Accountability of the Canal & River Trust

A FEW days ago, Labour MP for Halton, Derek Twigg, secured an adjournment debate on 'Accountability of the Canal and River Trust', writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 15 July 2022

More London Grand Union canalside development

THE Paddington Arm approach into central London has seen many changes in the last 30 years, writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 15 July 2022

Little hope for Macclesfield or Peak Forest flights reopening

THE prolonged period of dry weather means there is little chance of either Marple or Bosley flights reopening any time soon.

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Published: 15 July 2022

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Latest

  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • Café turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed

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