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Spate of diesel thefts

WITH the ever increasing costs of diesel, theft from boats is becoming a regular occurrence, with the Shropshire Union Canal the latest target for thieves.

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Published: 27 October 2010

Email: Mean and selfish

In addition to John Harwood's experiences I will add my own. We arrived at Whilton locks to find two hire boats waiting to go up, and were surprised to see that two private boats had gone round them and up the locks.

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Published: 27 October 2010

Fancy yourself as a columnist?

FOR over 10 years it has always been the policy of narrowboatworld to encourage contributors, and with this in mind we are offering the chance for anyone to become a guest columnist for the site.

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Published: 25 October 2010

What a waste

Our Brian Holmes points out an extract from Waterscape stoppage notices on 22nd October:

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Published: 25 October 2010

Ring to be completed

THE Droitwich Ring that was featured in narrowboatworld will soon be complete, as works starts on the final section.

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Published: 25 October 2010

Bonus backtracking

FOLLOWING the revelation in narrowboatworld some three weeks ago that BW had withheld details of bonus payments made to executive directors in its 2009/10 annual report, comes news that its chief executive, Robin Evans, will not be paid his award, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 23 October 2010

Celebrating Stoke canal network

STOKE-ON-TRENT City Council and waterway groups have come together in the formation of a joint plan to ensure canals are an important part of regeneration work in the city, and to strengthen their appeal to residents and tourists.

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Published: 22 October 2010

Taking advantage

ADVANTAGE was taken of the closure of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, with British Waterways undertaking four major works projects and many other smaller jobs.

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Published: 22 October 2010

Tackling Thames anti-social behaviour

THE  Thames Valley Police and the Environment Agency have launched a new initiative to combat anti-social behaviour and  crime on the Thames between Taplow and Dorney.

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Published: 22 October 2010

Massive marina for Stainforth

THOUGH Natural England objected to a massive 500 berth marina at Stainforth, changes to the plans have resulted in it getting planning permission from Doncaster Council

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Published: 22 October 2010

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