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Shropshire Union Canal Society gets its award

THE recognition of the importance of volunteers to the waterways  by British Waterways is by awards to partner groups.

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Published: 03 February 2011

Drifters canal boat for free

NO, NOT a free narrowboat, but the chance for newcomers to try one for a day at bases throughout the country.

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Published: 03 February 2011

Chesterfield Canal featured

THE Chesterfield Canal is being featured in a celebration of local history, and community event in North Nottinghamshire, at Thoresby Gallery.

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Published: 02 February 2011

Llanthony Lift Bridge man fined

A MAN has been been fined £60 for pushing his motorbike across Llanthony Lift Bridge over the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

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Published: 02 February 2011

Derby Canal decision soon

THERE is to be a decision soon as to whether the restoration of the Derby Canal can go ahead—funds providing.

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Published: 02 February 2011

Thames to get cable car

GREENWICH Council has approved the construction of a cable car across the Thames East of Tower Bridge.

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Published: 31 January 2011

British Waterways transition trustees

THE Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking to appoint seven ‘transition trustees' from April this year.

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Published: 31 January 2011

Paddington Arm thieves problems

THE police have had to be brought in to protect narrowboats on the Paddington Arm that have been  targeted by thieves.

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Published: 31 January 2011

Kennet & Avon Trust problems

THE Kennet & Avon Canal Trust is having problems with falling membership, lack of cash and now disappearing chairman.

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Published: 30 January 2011

Comment—Home to roost

THE flood at Barton Turn has certainly brought home the necessity for regular inspection of the waterways, previously undertaken by lengthsmen, who had knowledge of the possibility of such occurrences.

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Published: 30 January 2011

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