As many of you may know there are now diminished prospects for the Lapal Canal (Dudley No 2) in the recently published Regeneration Plan for Selly Oak from Sainsbury's and their partners, Land Securities, writes Brian Holmes.
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THE Hales Owen Abbey Trust have accused Sainsbury's of reneging on a deal to restore a section of the Dudley No 2 Canal, that was part of the plan for a new store.
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NARROWBOATER Nicola Young did not hesitate to jump into the water to rescue a man who had fallen in, and is now in line for an award for her bravery.
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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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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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ANOTHER narrowboater has taken little notice of the sandbanks of the Trent, and become grounded, having to be rescued.
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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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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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ANOTHER boat has exploded, this time it is believed it was petrol stored in the engine compartment.
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