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Successful 'over-staying' prosecution

TWO boat owners have been successfully prosecuted for over-staying on 48 hours moorings—but alas not by Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 27 August 2012

No consideration for others

THE attitude by some boaters on the waterways has worsened considerably over the past few years, with some having no consideration for others, as our contributor Peter Ponting confirms:

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Published: 27 August 2012

Narrowboat sinks in Thames

A NARROWBOAT sank in the Thames, with the five people on board not wearing life jackets on the dangerous tidal river,  being saved by the very quick action of the emergency services.

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Published: 26 August 2012

Another failed lock jumper

ANOTHER teenager, attempting to jump a canal lock has failed, injuring himself in the attempt, but made up a mugging story to cover his embarrassment.

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Published: 25 August 2012

Weed hatch sinkings

IT IS not only boats being caught on cills and in gates that cause sinkings, but leaving the weed hatch lid off is another cause, with Rob McLean of the Boat Safety Scheme giving a timely reminder.

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Published: 24 August 2012

Difficulty navigating Chesterfield Canal

BOATERS can expect difficulty navigating the Chesterfield Canal, with large volumes of reed expected, Cheryl Turner of Canal & River Trust tells us.

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Published: 24 August 2012

Work starts on restoration

IT WAS 10 years ago that the Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust (SNCT) was formed, with the objective of re-opening the canal route from Shrewsbury to Norbury Junction on the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Published: 23 August 2012

£1 million wanted for HQ

THE Kennet & Avon Canal Trust is hoping to renovate its headquarters at Devizes Wharf but needs £1 million for the work required.

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Published: 23 August 2012

Making sure swing bridges don't freeze

IT WAS confirmed this morning (Wednesday 22nd August) that a team of experts at a leading British lubricants company has come up with an environmentally friendly solution to keep transport on and off the Manchester Ship Canal running smoothly.

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Published: 22 August 2012

Ilkeston will get through

PROVISION is being made for the horse-drawn traditional narrowboat Ilkeston to get through Camden, notwithstanding the towpath closure, Lester May writes.

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Published: 22 August 2012

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