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Search for 'charity' people

AHEAD of next year's launch of a new waterways charity for England and Wales, British Waterways is currently recruiting people with an interest in their local waterway to advise and influence the management of canals and rivers.

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Published: 17 March 2011

Diver missed the river

A MAN who jumped from a Worcester Bridge into the Severn missed the water hitting a wooden jetty instead, killing himself.

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Published: 16 March 2011

Thames could get new marina

THERE is the possibility of a new marina on the Thames at Surbiton if a developer gets its way.

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Published: 16 March 2011

Nene water taxi idea

STILL another idea for a water taxi, this time on the Nene at Peterborough to Flag Fen.

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Published: 16 March 2011

Boaters and the Census

ALL those living on a boat, whether resident or continuous cruising must complete the 2011 Census, it is a legal requirement.

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Published: 16 March 2011

Wyrley & Essington Canal Pennywort

ANOTHER waterway that has succumb  to the aggressive  Floating Pennywort is to have it removed.

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Published: 16 March 2011

Anderton Boat Lift opens

THE Anderton Boat Lift connecting the Trent & Mersey Canal with the Weaver will start its visitor season shortly.

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Published: 11 March 2011

A bit of bribery

SCHOOL children picking litter from their estate in Swinton, were rewarded by a trip on a narrowboat and goodies for their efforts.

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Published: 11 March 2011

Dredging tested after swan deaths

TEN swans  have died, and others are 'dangerously ill' on a canal, within ten days after it had been dredged.

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Published: 11 March 2011

Another lorry stuck at Nantwich

IT HAPPENS all too regularly—lorries getting stuck under a canal bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Published: 11 March 2011

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  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • Café turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters

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