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Water-themed art competition

MERCIA Marina has launched its fifth annual art competition in conjunction with Willington Arts Festival.

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Published: 21 January 2016

Email: Not hiding

Whilst I agree that sometimes CaRT's stoppage notices don't always appear to give much information, I can tell you (since I was the one who reported the problem to CaRT) that the problem at Grants Lock on the Oxford Canal was that the bottom gate wouldn't close fully.

Investigation with CaRT staff indicated that something was stuck on the cill but at that stage it couldn't be moved and we didn't know exactly what the nature of the obstruction was. So rest assured there was no danger and CaRT weren't hiding anything.

Neil Quarmby

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Published: 21 January 2016

David: Dogs and bikes

THE story about the fine imposed on a Cornish dog walker for failing to clean up highlights the crucial factor in several contentious issues affecting the canals.

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Published: 20 January 2016

Serial killer blamed for canal deaths

IT HAS been revealed that 85 bodies have been pulled from Manchester's canals during the past seven years, leaving some to believe there is a serial killer on the loose in the city.

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Published: 20 January 2016

How many boats sunk?

HAS there been a day of boats sinking in locks on the Grand Union Canal, or don't the people at Canal & River Trust know which lock is which?

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Published: 20 January 2016

Massive fine for not picking up

A DOG owner has been hit with a massive fine of £1,880 for not picking up its poo on a Cornish beach that could have effect on towpath dog walkers.
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Published: 18 January 2016

£5.5m to fix Elland Road Bridge

CALDERDALE Council has released figures giving Canal & River Trust (CaRT) cost estimates for repairing waterways infrastructure in its area.

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Published: 18 January 2016

Not evicting 41 families

CONTRADICTING the information given us by Gary Barnes that the Broads Authority had issued 41 eviction notices to houseboat moorers at the western end of Thorpe Island in Norwich, we are informed that this is not correct.

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Published: 18 January 2016

Canal bridge could be closed

CHESHIRE East Council members have called for the damaged Brooks Lane Bridge over the Trent & Mersey Canal in Middlewich to either be closed to traffic or severely restricted.

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Published: 18 January 2016

L&L 200th anniversary

THIS year the 200th anniversary of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is being celebrated, with numerous activities along its length.

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Published: 18 January 2016

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