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Derby Canal gets planning permission

PLANNING permission has now been awarded for the restoration of the Derby Canal for its entire length.

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Published: 04 November 2011

No more boat shows

IT HAS just been announced that owing to lack of support this year's Boat & Caravan Show will be the last.

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Published: 03 November 2011

Email: Fair and reasoned

There is nothing better than a fair and reasoned exchange of views, so in that spirit I respond to Barry Kenn and Kevin Howell re my concerns on the question of pedal cyclists on the towpath.

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Published: 03 November 2011

Boaters deserting Barby

BOATERS conned by false magazine advertising into accepting moorings at Barby Marina, are deserting when they can find alternative moorings.

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Published: 03 November 2011

Lasted longer

A NARROWBOAT passenger service along the Regent's Canal that was only expected to last a few months is celebrating its 60th birthday.

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Published: 03 November 2011

No freedom of information

In narrowboatworld Allan Richards informs us that Waterways Minister Richard Benyon is considering a U-turn on whether the new Canal & River Trust will be compliant with the Freedom of Information Act, writes Frank Hurst.

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Published: 03 November 2011

Email: Alarmed at call

I am very alarmed by the call from Frank Hurst to banish pedal cycles from the towpaths.

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Published: 02 November 2011

Email: Little comparison

Just thought that I had to reply to Frank's email. How can you compare a motorbike or a 4x4 to a push bike? If you are hit by a motorbike or a 4x4, you are more likely to be seriously injured or even killed.

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Published: 02 November 2011

Email: Most cyclists responsible

As a resident of a village mentioned and shown in the television programme referred to, I can speak from the heart on the matter of trail bikers and 4 x 4 drivers on back roads

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Published: 02 November 2011

Councillors fund weed cutter

THREE county councillors are helping to keep the River Stort free of weed and litter by helping to fund a weed cutting vessel for a period of five years.

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Published: 02 November 2011

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