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Email: Elsan versus holding tank

I have been narrowboating for many years (like many on this site) and can say I have never tipped my Portipotti other than in an authorised disposal point.

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Published: 07 April 2016

Body found in Trent is Josh

IT HAS now been confirmed, as was expected, that the body found in the Trent is that of Sawley Marina resident, Josh Cotton, ending the month long search.

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Published: 06 April 2016

Over 1,000 restricted licences

DURING the past year Canal & River Trust were forced to issue over 1,130 restricted boat licences to those boaters without a home mooring, it decided were not fulfilling the terms of their licences.

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Published: 06 April 2016

RCR courses back 'home'

RIVER Canal Rescue has moved its boat and engine maintenance and electrics courses from Alvechurch Marina, back to its head office in Baswich, Stafford following its move back to its re-furbished headquarters, by bridge 101 on the Staffs & Worcs Canal.

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Published: 06 April 2016

Lock named after society founder

THE canal historian, founder and president of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Society, is to be honoured during the canal's bicentenary year with a lock being named after him at Gargrave.

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Published: 06 April 2016

Antisocial behaviour caused club house closure

THOUGH a moorer at Lee Valley Marina complained about the closing of the club house (Hiked fees but less facilities at Springfield) that is owned by Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and managed by Vibrant Partnerships, Bill Moran, Head of Venues at Vibrant Partnerships, writes:

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Published: 06 April 2016

Would not have holding tank

I HAVE just read Adrian Fellows article (Elsans and holding tanks) and had to check the date to make sure it wasn't April 1st! I was sure he must be joking! Writes Jennifer MacGillivray.

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Published: 06 April 2016

Hertford Union Canal closed

A BADLY damaged lock on the Hertford Union Canal has closed the navigation until it can be repaired.
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Published: 06 April 2016

River cruises start

WITH the arrival of spring the John Bunyan community boat takes to the River Great Ouse for its fourth season from Priory Marina.
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Published: 06 April 2016

Police comb Trent for missing Josh

LEICESTERSHIRE Police are at present today (Tuesday) searching the Trent with both divers and boats in an attempt to find missing Sawley marina resident Josh Cotton.

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Published: 05 April 2016

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