A RESTORATION project hopes to restore two former Ainscoughs corn carrying barges for future generations to enjoy, and keep alive the sights and sounds of the largest craft that plied the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in the past.
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MANY of the older readers of narrowboatworld may remember the various battles to get the old Jericho Boatyard at the bottom of the Oxford Canal redeveloped, and their failures. (Another Jericho battle?)
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THE National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) has strongly criticised Canal & River Trust (CaRT) proposals to amend boat licence terms and conditions, writes Allan Richards.
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THE towpath of the whole of the Ashton Canal is to be made into one long cycle track, with work starting shortly.
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IT IS official—the upgraded towpaths are being used for cycle racing, with speeds of an average of 19mph, meaning much higher speeds are obviously being reached.
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When Canal & River Trust came into being, I became a Friend. I was also a member of the Inland Waterways Association.
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THE Droitwich Barge Canal that was closed during January owning to a leak at a culvert, will reopen this coming Friday, 13th February.
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THE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) has updated the information available regarding the number of boats without home moorings—continuous cruisers—on its waterways, writes Allan Richards.
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I JUST cannot understand the dual prong of Canal & River Trust in promoting fast cycling and visitors to its canals, for they are in contention with each other, writes James Henry.
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THE 'leak' that occurred in the bank of the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge before Christmas has turned into a major operation, with it being admitted that the waterway will be closed until Easter whilst repair work is undertaken.
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