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What a good idea

INSTEAD of wasting money on hi tech signs, which speeding cyclists will just laugh at, why not build the same tech into a 'Smart Barrier'? Asks Andrew Claxby.

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Published: 09 June 2021

Five waterways closed already this week

AS WATERWAY usage is now in full swing the stoppages are coming fast and furious with boaters stuck at five already this week!

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Published: 09 June 2021

Canal & River Trust appoint resident photographer

A RESIDENT photographer has been appointed by Canal & River Trust with an exhibition of his work presented.

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Published: 09 June 2021

David: Bad communication

I AM currently tied up at the bottom of Bosley Locks on the Macclesfield.

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Published: 07 June 2021

No response from Cart regarding new boat licensing terms

THE Association of Boat Owners (NABO)  has written to the Trust concerning the introduction of the revised terms for private boat licences.

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Published: 07 June 2021

Will it be a quick job?

THERE is little doubt that though maintenance is at an all time low, the trust's team can sometimes be quick at repairs.

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Published: 07 June 2021

Victor tells of a brand new closure record

I'M AFRAID that the wait for the poor sods to get out of Ripon Marina in 12 weeks will not be a record.

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Published: 06 June 2021

Sense at last on the speeding cyclists problem

IT SEEMS that there is sense at last from Canal & River Trust on the problem of speeding cyclists on its towpaths.

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Published: 05 June 2021

Nothing new

WHEN I read a recent article in the Guardian it implied this statement was from CaRT, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 04 June 2021

Reflections of an Ancient Boater—lock usage declines

FIRST of all, thanks to Kevin McNiff for confirming that Fradley is still busy on a bank holiday, but then again so are a lot of places.

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Published: 04 June 2021

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  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
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  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
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  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
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  • Keadby Lock is still closed
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  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
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