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No swan on the menu

A CHEF admitted killing a swan on the River Great Ouse at   Bedford, just missing going to jail.

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Published: 21 June 2010

Will they slow down?

SO BRITISH Waterways  is mounting a series of canal events to get bikers to slow down on towpaths. That should do it, or is it like holding firework events in Afghanistan and expecting the Taliban to attend and be converted to the peaceful use of explosives, writes Chip Smith.

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Published: 21 June 2010

Piling on the pressure

MANY boaters concerned about the true state of the way that British Waterways is failing in its duty of the upkeep of its waterways are writing to their MP's explaining its failure.

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Published: 19 June 2010

Can caused Weil's disease

A BOATER drank from a can of Coke on a Sunday, and was dead on Wednesday, killed by Weils's disease.

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Published: 18 June 2010

Too many yobs

THE authorities at last realise that yobbish behaviour on and by the Nene at Peterborough is spoiling it for many people.

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Published: 18 June 2010

Another Llangollen Marina

THERE are plans for yet another marina on the Llangollen Canal near to Trevor Basin, and an extension to the waterway.

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Published: 18 June 2010

Artwork for K&A

TO CELEBRATE the bicentenary of the Kennet & Avon Canal this year, artwork is being created for the Bath locks.

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Published: 18 June 2010

Work on the Cefn Flight

TWO locks on the derelict Cefn Flight of the Mon & Brec are being restored as part of a 'joint restoration and educational project'.

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Published: 18 June 2010

Take it easy

THE ongoing problem between speeding cyclists and other towpath users on the Regents Canal is being highlighted next week by British Waterways.

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Published: 17 June 2010

Creating habitats for birds

BRITISH Waterways has welcomed a share of a £10,000 grant from the Waterway Trust's Small Grants Scheme to support a number of important wildlife habitat improvements.

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Published: 17 June 2010

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