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Little care for the disabled

WHILE we know that in many places there is a problem with motor cycles racing on the towpath as well as cycles, the answer is the gate/stile etc, writes James Cookes.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Wolverhampton 21 opening delayed

THOUGH we were told by Canal & River Trust that the repairs to Lock 21 on the Wolverhampton 21 would be complete around the 12th July this has now been extended to the 12th August.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Championing nature and art

I AM disappointed to read pieces such as James Henry's jaded complaint (Concerned about AGM) about the Canal & River Trust AGM agenda, writes Suzanne MacLeod.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Another theft at Sawley

IN ADDITION to the thefts of the outboard engines from Sawley Marina, a boater has now reported an extensive theft from his narrowboat at the marina.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Mare and foal stuck

IT WAS the Fire and Rescue people that had to rescue a mare and her two days old foal from the rising tide on the tidal Thames.
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Published: 11 July 2013

Feedback defines winter works programme

THE winter works programme is being defined using feedback from boaters, Canal & River Trust tells us.

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Published: 11 July 2013

Cash for Wey & Arun

THE Inland Waterways Association has presented a £500 donation to the Wey & Arun Canal Trust to help with its restoration.

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Published: 10 July 2013

Work on Llangollen Canal bridge

WORK is now well underway on the Red Bridge (58) at Ellesmere on the Llangollen Canal.

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Published: 10 July 2013

Better shopping in Lincoln

BOATERS will have better shopping facilities on the Fossdyke in Lincoln in future, as the Waterside Shopping Centre is being revamped.

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Published: 10 July 2013

The anarchy that is CaRT

This is an open letter to the new Chief Executive of Canal & River Trust, (CaRT) Richard Parry, from our contributor Mick Fitzgibbons:

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Published: 10 July 2013

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  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • 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
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • 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
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed
  • Long closure caused by building demolition
  • Just one puppy lived of three dumped on canal towpath
  • Could be a long stoppage at Kennet & Avon lock

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