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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

Comment—The beginning of the end?

PERHAPS us boaters today are fortunate, as from all accounts this is the heyday of the recreational waterways.

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Published: 22 October 2010

A dash for freedom

TWO cows took to their heels to escape captivity from a Seend farm, but ended up in the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Published: 21 October 2010

'Canal village' to prompt development plans

HOUSE builders Cala want to create a £50 millions development around the Union Canal in  Edinburgh, and have included a 30 berth marina to push the plans forward.

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Published: 21 October 2010

Lightship arrives in Gloucester

THE former lightship Sula has made its long awaited voyage from Sharpness Docks to begin a new life at Llanthony moorings in historic Gloucester Docks.

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Published: 21 October 2010

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Latest

  • More volunteer lock keepers wanted in Yorkshire
  • Erewash Canal cygnets being killed
  • Macclesfield Canal still closed
  • £18m new bridge over Trent at Nottingham
  • Unofficial works taking place by canal in Leicester
  • Mercia Marina Promenade reaching final stages
  • Access required for Rochdale Canal repair
  • Discount offered on River Canal Rescue courses
  • Wigan Flight closed again
  • Unexploded bomb closes Coventry Canal
  • Closed canals reopened
  • Public apathy
  • Good turnout at Crick Boat Show
  • Cyclist knocked off bike with no one helping
  • Wild West scenes on the Llangollen Canal
  • Huddersfield Narrow stoppage extended to more locks
  • Shirley Drawbridge struck again
  • River Canal Rescue on telly!
  • Ordered to move off illegal moorings
  • Tuel Hill Lock closed for two weeks

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