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NICK BROWN representing continuous cruisers states his objection to the shortening of mooring time limits at Berkhamsted, Marsworth and Braunston writes Terry Oliver.

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Published: 12 February 2016

Objections to CaRT's proposed mooring rules

THE National Bargee Travellers Association is objecting to what it sees as draconian new mooring rule limitations by Canal & River Trust (CaRT) that severely restrict mooring times.
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Published: 11 February 2016

Another Bristol Avon body

FOLLOWING the death of two men in the Avon at Bristol who lost control of their car, it plunging into the river, another body has been discovered, this time unexplained.

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Published: 11 February 2016

James Brindley celebration

THIS year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of James Brindley, who is known as the 'Father of the English Canal System'.

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Published: 11 February 2016

Chesterfield Canal and HS2

BRIAN HAWKINS raises some interesting questions in his piece in narrowboatworld 'What about the Chesterfield?', writes Robin Stonebridge.

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Published: 10 February 2016

The times they are a-changin'...

THE canals have undergone many transformations since their inception and we're now in the midst of another, rather large, shift, writes Gareth Haines.

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Published: 10 February 2016

Moving on in bad conditions

FURTHER to Cecile Bowers' email regarding CC's being moved on. I'd just like to add support to her recent 'positive' experience of the enforcement team, writes John Howard.

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Published: 08 February 2016

Left abandoned in Ashby Canal

A NARROWBOAT has been left abandoned by its owner in the centre of the Ashby Canal between its junction with the Coventry Canal and Bulkington causing problems for deep draughted boats.

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Published: 08 February 2016

Too dangerous to move

I am writing on behalf of all those with continuous cruiser licences who are being moved on by the 'jobs worth' enforcement officers after they have outstayed their time, Cecile Bower explains.

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Published: 08 February 2016

What about the Chesterfield?

AS A PAST member of the Inland Waterways Association I received information about the proposed HS2 and have now read its latest output shared with Canal & River Trust, writes Brian Hawkins.

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Published: 08 February 2016

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