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Another boat hung-up

THERE is another boat hung-up in a lock—on the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Published: 26 February 2016

Worcester & Birmingham to be closed

THE Worcester & Birmingham Canal is to be closed at Sidbury Lock (3) owing to a large void appearing in the towpath, and it sinking.

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Published: 26 February 2016

BCNS Summer Explorer Cruise itinerary published

THE itinerary of the BCNS Summer Explorer Cruise has been published, and will take place from Friday 19th to Friday 26th August.
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Published: 26 February 2016

CaRT saving cash on move to new office

THE Canal & River Trust is saving cash in moving its North West office in Wigan to smaller premises, with the advantage it is right next to the waterway.

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Published: 26 February 2016

Boat sellers can have any broker

BOATERS selling their boats at the British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) marinas in London are no longer restricted to the marina as the broker, but can use any broker.

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Published: 26 February 2016

HS2 protection for canals

THE Second Special Report by the HS2 Select Committee includes improved protection for canals along the route of the new high speed rail line after representation from Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 25 February 2016

Should not be travelling

ALTHOUGH Mike Bonathan (Not able to wait) suggests it is not always possible to plan your trip I do no agree and there is no excuse for moving in very bad conditions, especially in winter, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 25 February 2016

A strange encounter

WHILST stopping off at Cosgrove CaRT's facilities building for water last Friday on the Grand Union, I noticed a chap writing down the boat numbers of those boats moored between the facilities building and Solomon's Bridge, writes John Howard.

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Published: 25 February 2016

Email: Revert to miles

I find it absolutely ludicrous that Cart is getting itself involved with mileposts on the Leeds & Liverpool yet insists upon using kilometres measuring distance.

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Published: 25 February 2016

Electric vehicle for Pillings moorers

IN A BID to go 'green' and encourage shared vehicle ownership for its moorers, Pillings Lock Marina have taken delivery of a 100% Electric Renault Zoe hatchback this week.

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Published: 24 February 2016

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