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CaRT should take proactive action

Whilst John Henry has a valid point regarding the age and crumbling infrastructure of the canals, CaRT could be taking some proactive action, writes Brian Jarrett.

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Published: 14 April 2019

Have the canals reached their 'use by' date?

BEING an avid reader of your site and noticing the many stoppages last year I feel as though I must ask—have the canals reached their 'use by' date, asks James Henry?

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Published: 12 April 2019

Cruise the Weaver on a steam ship

A 116 YEARS old steam ship is offering cruises on the Weaver.

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Published: 12 April 2019

T&M open again today

THE top gate of Common Lock is back in position and water level should allow navigation today.

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Published: 12 April 2019

Progress on Grantham Canal

PROGRESS is being made on the restoration of the Grantham Canal, with work on a further lock.

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Published: 11 April 2019

Macclesfield closed one week before season opens!

IT SEEMS that this year is going to be a duplicate of last year as far as the Macclesfield Canal is concerned—with long closures.

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Published: 11 April 2019

Easter magic at Mercia

EASTER at Mercia Marina will see lots of fun for the children, including bubble magic.

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Published: 11 April 2019

Trips up the 'Giant's Staircase'

THIS month there is a rare opportunity to cruise up or down the 23 locks on the Chesterfield Canal known as the 'Giant’s Staircase'.

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Published: 10 April 2019

Took part in nationwide event

THE Buckingham Canal Society volunteers took part in the recent nationwide Keep Briatain Tidy  event.

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Published: 10 April 2019

T&M closed between Alrewas and Fradley

A BROKEN lock has closed a section of the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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Published: 10 April 2019

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