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K&A bridge open in November

THE West Mills Swing Bridge (62) on the Kennet & Avon Canal at Newbury that collapsed in late September will not be re-opened until early November.

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Published: 15 October 2015

All change for CaRT moorings

FROM today all of Canal & River Trust's long term moorings, are to be called 'Waterside Moorings', with a dedicated website, enabling boaters to easily choose where to moor their boats.

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Published: 15 October 2015

How to winterise your narrowboat

WITH winters getting colder and sub-zero temperatures becoming more common, Francesca Breeze of River Canal Rescue has put together some tips on how to winterise your narrowboat and so avoid costly repair bills:

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Published: 14 October 2015

Little interest in CaRT council elections

BOATERS have shown little interest in nominating themselves for election to Canal & River Trust's Council and have also shown little interest in sponsoring those that have nominated themselves.

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Published: 14 October 2015

Braunston Elsan working again

THE Elsan at Braunston Service on the Oxford Canal is now back in working order, and can once more be used by boaters.

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Published: 14 October 2015

Teenager arrested over towpath attack

A teenager has been arrested in connection with an offence involving the attack of a woman cyclist on the Grand Union Canal in Birmingham.

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Published: 14 October 2015

200 years of the Worcester & Birmingham

ONE would think that such an iconic canal as the Worcester & Birmingham reaching such a momentous milestone of 200 years would be celebrated widely by CaRT, alas I have not witnessed anything of the sort, writes Gareth Haines.

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Published: 12 October 2015

Continuous moorers want permanent moorings

DRIVEN from overstaying on moorings instead of cruising as their continuous cruiser licences define, boaters have formed Hackney Boating Families and expect to have permanent moorings on the Lee at Hackney.

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Published: 12 October 2015

Pillings raises money for Cancer Research

WITH the help of good weather and no floods on the Soar, the season for the Pillings Lock Marina Cancer Research UK day boat was very busy, raising £360.00 for the charity.

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Published: 12 October 2015

Underspend on the underspend

A FREEDOM of Information document has revealed that Canal & River Trust is to spend £20 millions less on maintenance over the next three years than it has led Parliament to believe!

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Published: 12 October 2015

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  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
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  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
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  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
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  • Café 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
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  • 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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