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Fix on fail?

RECENTLY narrowboatworld published a statement, presumably by the manager of Central Shires, regarding the work done on the canals in that region, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 07 December 2013

Forgery and fraud

THE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) and ex British Waterways staff have been accused of illegal acts on a canal Forum, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 06 December 2013

Barnton Tunnel is sound

DAVID Baldacchino, Waterway Manager for the Manchester & Pennine region writes to reassure readers of narrowboatworld about the problem at Barnton Tunnel.
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Published: 05 December 2013

Passing the buck

Having received the latest CaRT Boaters update via email, I was surprised to read that if you need an urgent response from us, for events such as those below, over the festive period please call 0800 47 999 47, writes Peter Ponting.

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Published: 05 December 2013

Email: Use hard hats

Your correspondent Keith Gudgin gives some very good advice even if it may have been in jest.
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Published: 05 December 2013

Carols by the canal

HERE'S an invite for boaters and the public alike to join in the fun by the Shropshire Union Canal at Market Drayton in the annual Carols by the canal.

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Published: 05 December 2013

Fire boat caused mayhem

A NEW fire boat being used on the Thames to replace normal fire appliances is causing mayhem on the Thames with its massive wash.

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Published: 05 December 2013

Teams have been busy

IN RESPONSE to the comments about lack of work being done on the waterways, by the editor of narrowboatworld, and particularly the rusty paddles, Canal & River Trust managers have responded:

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Published: 04 December 2013

Massive development for Bridgewater

A MASSIVE development is now underway by the side of the Bridgewater Canal in Runcorn.

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Published: 04 December 2013

Tinsley Flight navigable again

ONE of the two pumps that failed allowing a pound to slowly drain (Pump failure closes canal) has been repaired and is now in action keeping the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation at Sheffield open.

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Published: 04 December 2013

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