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Blocked pipes closes Burscough Services twice?

THERE WAS A CLOSURE NOTICE from the trust telling that Burscough Customer Service Facility was closed.

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Published: 28 August 2025

Erewash closure extended

LACK OF WATER has further closed the Erewash Canal.

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Published: 28 August 2025

Over 150 people booked to take part in Montgomery Canal Triathlon

THE MONTGOMERY CANAL Triathlon, organised by the Friends of the Montgomery Canal,has already had over 150 people booked to take part.

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Published: 28 August 2025

Boat fire damages Kennet & Avon Canal lock

A BOAT CAUGHT FIRE in Kelston Lock 5 on the Kennet & Avon Canal yesterday, but no one was injured.

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Published: 28 August 2025

The time to get cameras

TWO MORE BRIDGES had their barriers broken by vehicles yesterday.

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Published: 28 August 2025

Thames crackdown on unregistered boats continues

THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY is continuing its crackdown on unregistered boats on the Thames.

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Published: 25 August 2025

Canal holidays in a complete mess

MANY PEOPLE who have booked canal holidays over this Bank Holiday have either to accept shortened cruises or move to a location where there is water, or cancel.

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Published: 25 August 2025

South Stratford closure

For many years the South Stratford was pretty reliable for having a steady water supply from the BCN at King’s Norton junction, writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 25 August 2025

Foxton Flight surrounded

A BOATER WAS NOT impressed by the state of the Foxton Flight on the Leicester Section, writing:

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Published: 25 August 2025

'Speaking' out

AS IS WELL KNOWN, we do not usually include congratulatory comments, but had quite a few since Victor, so here's one, from Brian Gillis:

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Published: 25 August 2025

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