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Mercia from the air

A RARE photograph taken from the drone of Richard Triggs showing the extent of Mercia Marina from 150 feet.

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Published: 23 December 2016

New system for Thames moorings

THE Environment Agency has done away with regulating its moorings on the Thames and passed it on to a private company that will run them on the car park system.

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Published: 23 December 2016

Canalside development to include new marina

A MASSIVE development is planned by the side of the Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes, that will include a new marina.

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Published: 22 December 2016

Flow halted over Avon weir

A LARGE branch of a tree has become wedged under the radial gate of Pulteney Weir on the Avon in Bath, stopping water flowing over the weir.

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Published: 22 December 2016

Machine for building bridges

THE days of a gang of workers building a bridge the old fashioned way is a thing of the past as far as the new bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal is concerned.

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Published: 22 December 2016

Weaver ship lock repair

MARSH Lock, one of the largest locks on the Weaver in Runcorn, is undergoing important repairs as part of the winter maintenance.

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Published: 22 December 2016

Surprised and delighted

Bah humbug T Lang, we were surprised and delighted when we found that our day boat guest's photo had won the [photograph] competition, we weren't aware that he had entered it, writes Linda Andrews.

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Published: 22 December 2016

More damaged bridges stop navigation

THIS seems to be the time of the year when vehicle drivers are unable to negotiate canal bridges properly, with two more damaged and the navigation closed.

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Published: 21 December 2016

Slowing down

AS THE holiday season is upon us, as is usual with people more interested in preparations for Christmas, news items become somewhat less.

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Published: 21 December 2016

Bargees welcome survey results

THE National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA), that represents many continuous cruisers, welcomes the results of the survey by Canal & River Trust that the waterways of London need more facilities for boaters.
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Published: 21 December 2016

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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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