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Unusual finds in Rochdale Nine lock

WITH Duke's Lock (19) open to the public whilst being repaired, plenty of items have come to light.

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Published: 11 February 2019

Victor: How long before we are fenced in?

HOW long will it be before all the canals and rivers going through cities and towns are fenced-off, and us boaters of course fenced in?

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Published: 10 February 2019

Not willing to risk more long stoppages

LAST week-end I managed to reluctantly get a buyer for my narrowboat, selling it at a loss, writes Peter Frome.

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Published: 08 February 2019

Magnet 'fisher' hauls out motorbike from Trent

A MAGNET 'fisher' has hauled out a motorbike from the Trent in Newark.

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Published: 08 February 2019

New dredger for Wey & Arun

IT WAS definitely lift-off for the Wey & Arun Canal Trust's latest restoration project—a 16 tonne dredger.

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Published: 08 February 2019

A good year for the Severn Bore

THIS year is going to be a good year to see the Severn Bore with massive bores in the offing.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Thermal imaging to save drownings

SO MANY people have fallen into Bristol Harbour that thermal imaging has been installed.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Little hope for Marple Flight

IT WAS in July of last year that the Marple Flight on the Peak Forest Canal was closed, but there is little chance of it being re-opened as promised.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Man saved from drowning

A YOUNG man jumping into the Avon at Bath was rescued and is now in hospital.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Another drowning in Dewsbury

THERE has been a further drowning in the Calder in Dewsbury.

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Published: 06 February 2019

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  • I don't believe it! tells Victor
  • Coventry Canal Basin to be sold
  • Marina in liquidation also owned hire company
  • Towpath walk raised £200,000
  • Boaters in limbo after marina forced to go into liquidation
  • Canal to be closed for a month
  • A new event at Banbury
  • Works not finished in time for Easter
  • Restrictions on the Rochdale Canal to save water
  • Possible boatyard for Oxford after 20 years
  • Four paddle failures already this month
  • De-wintering tips from River Canal Rescue
  • Smoke control comes into force for narrowboats in Bimingham
  • Three stoppages still ongoing
  • EA stops Bristol Floating Harbour funding
  • Braunston Customer Service Facility now closed
  • Marsworth Flight reopened
  • Stoppages on Rochdale and Tame Valley canals
  • Another paddle failure
  • Another broken paddle on the Rochdale Canal

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