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Stole staff bikes

TEENAGERS stole three bikes from the Globe at Linslade by the Grand Union Canal, belonging to its landlord and his staff.

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Published: 06 July 2011

There was a way through

THERE was a way through the boats at Braunston, though it may have been daunting Roger Fox writes.

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Published: 04 July 2011

Haggling over Olympics revenue

OVER six months ago British Waterways' Board were told that 1,500 boats may visit London during the Olympic Games period, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 04 July 2011

The Braunston blockade

THE working boats rally at Braunston has proven that not everybody dotes on the past, for we have received complaints of boaters being stuck for hours, throwing their cruising plans into disarray.

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Published: 04 July 2011

A delay opening the Droitwich Canals...

...because no one remembered to open the swing bridge to allow the the boat with the VIPs aboard to pass through!
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Published: 01 July 2011

Iron trunk gets the money

THE project to restore the Iron Trunk Aqueduct on the Grand Union Canal has won a £60,000 award from Big Lottery Funds'  People's Millions 2011 public vote.

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Published: 30 June 2011

BW fails volunteering target

BRITISH Waterways failed to meet its target on volunteering last year, achieving just over 24,000 'volunteer days' against a target set for two of its directors of 25,000.

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Published: 30 June 2011

Droitwich Canals open Friday

THE official opening of the Droitwich Canals will take place at Vines Park in the town on Friday 1st July.

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Published: 30 June 2011

Leeds Festival success

THE fourth Leeds Waterfront Festival, combined for the very first time with Leeds Community Foundation's Dragon Boat event, proved to be a huge success.

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Published: 29 June 2011

Chesterfield Canal wins

THE Chesterfield Canal Trust has won the Jubilee Peoples' Millions, and now has a cheque for £60,000, it was announced yesterday, Tuesday.

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Published: 29 June 2011

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