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Don't misuse the locks

LOCK gate paddles having been left open overnight in Camden have caused major problems for many boats on the Paddington branch of the Grand Union Canal, with the same happening at other waterways.

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Published: 22 December 2010

Certainly isn't so idyllic

IT SEEMS obvious to seasoned boaters, but so many crews new to the canals don't seem to realise that there is a world of difference between cruising the system in the spring/summer/autumn and in winter, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 22 December 2010

Not so idyllic

THE continuing freezing weather is seemingly bursting the 'idyllic life of the waterways' bubble, with one boater deeply regretting his decision to live on a narrowboat that he admits was prompted by Timothy West on Waterworld.

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Published: 20 December 2010

Rescuer had to be rescued

IT WAS no doubt extremely brave of a police officer to leap into Bristol harbour to rescue a man in the water, but both had to be rescued by the fire service.

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Published: 20 December 2010

Moorers upset anglers on the Thames

ANGLERS on the Thames around Teddington and Staines are so upset at moored boats that they have threatened legal action against the local council.

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Published: 17 December 2010

Towpath rapist jailed indefinitely

A TOWPATH rapist with a history of sexual violence may never leave prison after he was sentenced to be jailed indefinitely by a judge at Leeds Crown Court.

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Published: 17 December 2010

Five Rise plaque unveiled

THE Transport Trust plaque awarded to the Bingley Five Rise staircase was unveiled yesterday (Thursday) at the locks.

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Published: 17 December 2010

Fight to save the Rafts

THE fight to save the Rafts—historic boathouses on the Thames—is gathering pace.

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Published: 16 December 2010

Red Wheel for Bingley Five Rise

IF YOU are wondering why the Five Rise Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal should be getting a red wheel—it's an award from the Transport Trust.

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Published: 15 December 2010

BW offering London berths

BRITISH WATERWAYS is inviting brokers, owners and ship's agents to apply for berths in its docks and waters around Canary Wharf and London Docklands during the 2012 Olympic summer.

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Published: 15 December 2010

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