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Condition of waterways IS getting worse

THE state of the waterways, contrary to Canal & River Trust's statements, is getting worse, as Jess Williams relates:

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Published: 05 June 2019

Attitude not so clever

SOUNDS as if the representative of ABC [re loss of stop planks] has a vast practical knowledge, I don't think, writes Mike Bonathan.

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Published: 05 June 2019

Large hole discovered at Rochdale Canal lock

THE 'blown cill' on Lock 49 on the Rochdale has been identified as a 'large hole'.

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Published: 05 June 2019

Fendering will have no effect

INTERESTING dialogue concerning this issue, [stop planks at King's Orchard Marina] writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 05 June 2019

Spaces on RCR electric courses

THE River Canal Rescue has spaces on its boat and engine electrics courses.

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Published: 05 June 2019

Stop planks do not work (apparently)

WHO would have thought it? After all these years 'stop planks', those lengths of timber we often see by canal bridges and narrow sections, are a waste of time, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 03 June 2019

Body on towpath

THE police are investigating the body of a woman found on a canal towpath.

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Published: 03 June 2019

A good time to visit the Nene

SHOULD you be planning a trip to the Nene this year then a good time to visit would be during its festival.

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Published: 03 June 2019

Boaters still have to pay

A SIGN stating 'No Mooring' having its 'No' painted over still does not prevent boaters being fined for mooring.

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Published: 03 June 2019

More pump problems

BOATERS with deep draughted boats are being advised not to use Camp Hill Locks on the Grand Union.

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Published: 03 June 2019

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