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Development will oust sea cadets

THE proposed development by the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Accrington will see the end of the sea cadets' headquarters as it will be demolished for space for new houses.

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Published: 07 January 2011

Boater ruins pump-out

THE pump-out facility at Wheaton Aston Services on the Shropshire Union Canal was closed on Tuesday after a boater had ruined it by using it to pump-out oil from his boat, Ralph Freeman tells us.

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Published: 07 January 2011

Award for 18th Century wall repair

A BRITISH Waterways project to repair an 18th Century wall that forms a cutting on the Chesterfield Canal has been recognised for its commitment to environmental quality.

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Published: 07 January 2011

Better warranty from Vetus

BOATING equipment company Vetus has now extended the warranty on its equipment to either three years or five years.

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Published: 07 January 2011

Searching Regent's Canal for gun

POLICE are searching the Regent's Canal for the weapon it is believed was used in a double murder.

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Published: 07 January 2011

Biggest regeneration ever

THE site for Wirral Waters at Birkenhead, described as the biggest regeneration scheme in the country, was visited by the Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday (Thursday).

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Published: 07 January 2011

Chester wall collapses

PART of the historic Chester wall by the side of the Shropshire Union Canal in the city has collapsed, blocking the towpath, with rubble falling into the waterway.

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Published: 06 January 2011

Trust gets cash

CASH has been given to the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust to help cover the cost of an educational co-ordinator.

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Published: 06 January 2011

Weak link causes sinkings

A WEAK link in glass fibre river boats has caused many to sink in the recent freezing conditions.

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Published: 06 January 2011

What regeneration?

THE MP Stephen O'Brien has praised the regeneration of the canals including the Trent & Mersey, Shropshire Union and Llangollen.

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Published: 06 January 2011

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