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Pubs £22 millions in debt

THE pub partnership between British Waterways and Scottish & Newcastle, formed to 'provide cash for the waterways' has shown no profit for the past four years, in fact it has clocked up a massive debt of £22 millions!

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Published: 08 November 2010

It's down to the customer

IT IS not the sellers' place to decide the split when the customer buys diesel, it is down to the customer. That is the law—full stop.

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Published: 08 November 2010

Boater helping hospital

BOATER, and former athlete George Williams has had his life story published, and devoting its proceeds to charity.

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Published: 06 November 2010

Lorry shuts canal bridge

A LORRY has struck a canal road bridge at Middlewich on the Trent & Mersey Canal, closing it to all but emergency services.

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Published: 06 November 2010

Museum's future vision

THE National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port has launched a far reaching development plan, setting out a vision for the future of the museum.

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Published: 05 November 2010

White Elephant will cost more

THE cost to the public of the White Elephant, otherwise known as Three Mills Lock (or Prestcott Lock), is set to rise, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 05 November 2010

Sculpture for K&A

A NEW sculpture to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Kennet and Avon Canal was unveiled last weekend.

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Published: 04 November 2010

Wendover workers wanted

THE Wendover Arm Trust is after volunteers for two working parties in November and December.

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Published: 04 November 2010

MP visits restoration sites

BUCKINGHAM MP, John Bercow, paid a visit recently to see how the work was progressing on the restoration of the  Buckingham Canal.

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Published: 03 November 2010

The right Vee belt

THE choice of Vee belt for boat engines determines how long they will last.

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Published: 03 November 2010

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