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Two boats sink and others damaged in Teddington Lock fire

TeddingtonFiresTWO narrowboats sank and two others were damaged after catching fire at Teddington Lock on the Thames.

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Published: 28 February 2020

Swans rescued from oil spill at Stourbridge

FOUR Swans covered in oil had to be rescued from the canal at Stourbridge Town Arm.

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Published: 28 February 2020

New hire boat code will increase costs

THE consultation on proposed changes to the Hire Boat Code by British Marine and the Association of Inland Navigation Authorities will result in increased costs for businesses.

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Published: 28 February 2020

Coxhead Swing Bridge re-opens in March

COXHEAD Swing Bridge (20) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will be repaired in early March.

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Published: 28 February 2020

Arun boat rally to prove navigational rights

OWNERS of small craft are invited to join the Arun Boat Rally to prove navigational rights on the river.

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Published: 28 February 2020

Further flooding stops Soar boat removal

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FURTHER flooding of the Soar has prevented the removal of the narrowboat obstructing the bridge at Barrow-on-Soar.

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Published: 28 February 2020

Rochdale Canal closed until May

FOR those northern boaters who enjoy winter cruises the choice of canals is failing rapidly, with the Rochdale following hard on the heels of the Macclesfield being closed.

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Published: 27 February 2020

Floating restaurant destroyed by fire

THE Embankments Floating Bar and Grill Restaurant on the Medway in Maidstone was destroyed by fire yesterday (Wednesday).

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Published: 27 February 2020

Macclesfield Canal closed indefinitely

ONCE again the Macclesfield Canal is closed to navigation this time for an indefinite period.

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Published: 26 February 2020

No access to stranded Trent narrowboat

A FURTHER flood on the Trent and Soar has scuppered the possibility of a quick removal from the towpath of the stranded boat.

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Published: 26 February 2020

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  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • 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
  • CafĂ© 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

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