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City does not want canal

I READ with utter dismay that there are plans afoot to close off the bottom nine locks of the Rochdale Canal in Manchester at night, writes Geoff Smith.

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Published: 21 July 2014

Email: Proof of cruising

I have recently read articles on your site which, as a continuous cruiser for nearly two years, I find alarming at the least.

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Published: 21 July 2014

Extended cruising—is there a problem?

IT'S ALMOST that time again, the start of the 'silly season' that is; in Staffordshire the kid's holidays start in the next week or so, writes Ralph Freeman.
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Published: 20 July 2014

Two more closures

TWO more waterway closures have been reported—the Kennet & Avon and the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal, Keith Gudgin tells us.

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Published: 20 July 2014

Victor: Bloody stupid

THOUGH we have tried to be somewhat pro-CaRT recently, even to including the boss man's summing up of its endeavours, boaters had a real kick in the teeth upon learning that, though they provide the bulk of its funds, they had no representation on the forthcoming government inquiry.

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Published: 20 July 2014

Joint effort to close Rochdale 'Nine'

THOUGH there has been a failed attempt in the past to close part of the Rochdale 'Nine' through Manchester, the police, the council and the fire people all want it closed off at night due to the many robberies and drownings that have occurred.

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Published: 19 July 2014

Alrewas Festival

IF YOU are planning a cruise along the Trent & Mersey Canal towards the end of August there is the attraction of a week long Arts Festival at Alrewas.

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Published: 19 July 2014

Time for BOA?

WELL done our boating organisations in ensuring boaters' voices are heard by government (Associations want representation at inquiry), writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 18 July 2014

Saved dog from drowning

I HAD a busy time last night, just before midnight my dogs started sounding off. I went out expecting to find someone hanging around when I heard a noise from the canal, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 18 July 2014

Trip boat and rubbish barge collide

A TRIP boat with over 100 people on board cruising the Thames in London collided with a barge towing rubbish, yesterday (Thursday) both coming to a halt.

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Published: 18 July 2014

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