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Lack of plant keeps locks closed

THOUGH the work on the broad Weston and Aston locks was due to be completed shortly, the removal of plant has meant neither will now be complete on time, and the Trent & Mersey Canal will remain closed.

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Published: 15 February 2017

Narrowboat purposely fired

THE owner of a narrowboat was seen purposely setting what is assumed is his boat alight whilst moored East of Chester on the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Published: 13 February 2017

Duck killer caught

A MAN seems to have an obsession about ducks, as they have been found in a bin by the Thames in Richmond, with their necks having been broken.

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Published: 13 February 2017

Body caught in boat's propeller

THE skipper of a boat on the Bridgewater Canal had a terrible shock when his boat's engine suddenly stopped, and looking down saw a body tangled in the propeller.

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Published: 13 February 2017

Water Rescue Team in operation

THE Castle Donnington Fire Station Specialist Water Rescue Team recently organised an Open Day for both residents and visitors at Sawley Marina.

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Published: 13 February 2017

How many visits today?

I HOPE you do not mind, but I really have to ask, just how many of those fantastic 460 millions visits will there be to the waterways today? Asks T. Lang.

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Published: 10 February 2017

Longer Grantham cruises

THE boats on the restored section of the Grantham Canal will be able to have longer cruises this year with more of the navigation cleared to take The Three Shires trip boat.

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Published: 10 February 2017

Towpaths not included

I SEE we had statistics by the Department of Transport that showed a nearly 50% increase in collisions by cyclists and pedestrians on pavements, writes David Fortune.

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Published: 09 February 2017

Fencing a waste of money

ONCE again the use of fences around our waterways raises its ugly head, but when will people realise they are a waste of money, ask James Henry.

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Published: 08 February 2017

Development on derelict Cotswold Canals

THOUGH Brimscombe Port is on the derelict Cotswold Canals, developers still see the advantage of development.

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Published: 08 February 2017

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Latest

  • Deeply regret but illness causes lack of publication
  • 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

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