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New plans for Marsworth

AFTER the failure of former plans, British Waterways is holding a public exhibition on revised proposals to redevelop Marsworth Yard at the junction of the Grand Union Canal and Aylesbury Arm.

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Published: 09 April 2010

Mooring rings refurbished

The Shropshire  Union Canal Society 'Minor Tasks Team' have refurbished the visitor moorings at Christleton.

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Published: 09 April 2010

Wonderful British Waterways

After returning from an Easter trip on our broad beam on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal felt I just had to contact you to sing the praises of our wonderful British Waterways, writes Lesley Carter.

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Published: 09 April 2010

£100,000 to repair towpath

BRITISH Waterways is spending £100,000 on a 160 yards length of towpath on the Kennet & Avon Canal, as cyclists are complaining of its condition.

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Published: 09 April 2010

Ferry back in business

THE chain ferry across the Avon at Stratford is back in business after its much needed overhaul.

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Published: 08 April 2010

Horse boating on the Huddersfield

THE Horseboating Society has organised a trip in April that includes legging through Standedge Tunnel.

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Published: 08 April 2010

Saving on dredging

A NEW system has been developed that could help with the dredging of the waterways, and save costs.

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Published: 08 April 2010

Failure on the Rochdale

A BOATER on the Rochdale Canal yesterday (Tuesday) half opened a gate on Black Pit Lock at Hebden Bridge when the retaining collar fractured causing the gate to drop and rest on the floor of the lock, writes Brian Holmes.

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Published: 07 April 2010

Work starts on Caldon breach

WORK has now started on the breach on the Caldon Canal near its terminus at Leek which occurred in November.

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Published: 07 April 2010

Blocked Forty Foot

BOATERS who cruise the Middle Level are protesting against the Environment Agency for its refusal to clear a small length of the Forty Foot to allow access to and from the Old Bedford River, Alan Tilbury tells us.

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Published: 07 April 2010

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