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Vandals motivated by social media 'likes' blamed for draining pound

CANAL & RIVER TRUST have blamed vandals motivated by social media wanting 'likes' for 'opening all locks' and draining a pound.

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Published: 11 August 2025

Boats stuck at Foxton believe they will be there for months

BOATERS ARE STUCK at the closed Foxton Locks due to low water levels.

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Published: 11 August 2025

Trip boat saved after vandal attack

A COMMUNITY TRIP BOAT that was attacked and sunk by vandals has been fully repaired.

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Published: 11 August 2025

Just normal summer temperatures

I trust you will not object to including this as many boaters use the BBC weather forecast, writes Julian Warne.

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Published: 11 August 2025

The real reason for the closing Gloucester Lock

CANAL & RIVER TRUST have advised the following:

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Published: 11 August 2025

Victor asks if it will be another 1962/63

IT WAS WINTER 1962/63 that was the virtual end of freight on the canals.

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Published: 09 August 2025

Canal & River Trust drought conditions update

THE CANAL & RIVER TRUST has given an update of the drought conditions affecting the waterways.

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Published: 09 August 2025

Shropshire Union Canal still closed

THE SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL is still closed  beyond Chester due to a leak discovered on the 17th of July.

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Published: 09 August 2025

Birmingham & Fazeley Canal not reopened today as expected

IT WAS EXPECTED to open Minworth and Curdworth flights on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal today, Saturday, but this has been cancelled.

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Published: 09 August 2025

Rally cancelled as stoppages make it too dificult for boaters to attend

THE INLAND WATERWAY ASSOCIATION announced a rally would be held on the Bridgewater Canal to support the restoration of its breach.

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Published: 08 August 2025

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  • 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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  • Rain, rain and more rain
  • Two problems at Keadby Lock
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  • Stoke-on-Trent museums at risk
  • Seven months closure ends
  • Moorers taking part in Dogs Behaving Very Badly

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