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Engine filter caused Trent grounding

THE incident of the narrowboat being grounded on the tidal Trent and the owner having to be rescued was caused by the fuel filter dropping off the engine.

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Published: 24 October 2011

Kidderminster canal flood

THE towpath through Kidderminster on the Staffs & Worcs Canal flooded early today (Friday) after all the paddles were left open on both Wolverley locks.

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Published: 21 October 2011

Rescued from Trent

ANOTHER narrowboater has taken little notice of the sandbanks of the Trent, and become grounded, having to be rescued.

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Published: 21 October 2011

More luxury appartments

PLANS have been submitted to build luxury apartments on land that includes the former  Bridgefield Mill and Britannia Mill sites by the side of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Accrington.
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Published: 21 October 2011

Canal suicide attempt failed

IT WAS the 93ft high M6 Motorway Viaduct over the Manchester Ship Canal that a man chose to commit suicide, but  it was a failed attempt.

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Published: 21 October 2011

Yob slings boater's puppy off building

A YOB threw a boater's puppy off a 50ft car park in Oxford after it had strayed from the narrowboat.

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Published: 21 October 2011

Boat explodes

ANOTHER boat has exploded, this time it is believed it was petrol stored in the engine compartment.

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Published: 21 October 2011

Tom o' the Wood re-opens

THE Tom o' the Wood Pub at Rowington on the Grand Union Canal has re-opened after a refurbishment.

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Published: 21 October 2011

Good Grantham event

DESPITE  rain and gale force winds, over 300 people attended the Grantham Canal Society's Discovery Day which raised £1,000, with the society rating it the most successful event it has organised to date.

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Published: 20 October 2011

Grim Reaper at Standedge

IT IS nearing Halloween time, so again the Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre is preparing itself for a busy week as it gets its grim reaper tunnel trips ready.

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Published: 20 October 2011

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  • Three more stoppages yesterday
  • Beeston Marina refused permission to build appartments
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  • Man in hospital after towpath attack
  • The trust ignoring flagrant mooring rules breakers
  • Victor discovers we're back to 'vandalism' again

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