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OwnerShips phoenix?

OWNERSHIPS Financial Director, Anthony Trueman, has given OwnerShips Ltd the kiss of death by announcing that it is to go into receivership with debts of £1.8m, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 07 May 2010

More plans for Lancaster Canal

STILL more plans for the terminus of the Lancaster Canal in Kendal, and more ambitious than ever.

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Published: 07 May 2010

European waterways exam online

BOATERS taking their craft abroad have to sit an exam to obtain a certificate to show they are competent, usually organised through the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) but can now do it without leaving their homes!

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Published: 06 May 2010

The best ever

APRIL was a particularly good month for narrowboatworld with many breaking news stories, which was reflected by its readership.

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Published: 05 May 2010

Guide to Gloucester Docks

BRITISH Waterways has produced a fold-out full colour guide for Gloucester Docks, for families exploring the historic port.

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Published: 05 May 2010

Opening up 11 miles corridor

AS PART of achieving World Heritage Status for  Pontcysyllte Aqueduct,  an 11 miles corridor is being opened up as nature walks.

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Published: 05 May 2010

Offenders volunteer for clean-up

A GROUP of offenders have volunteered to clean up two local stretches of towpath in a joint venture with British Waterways.

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Published: 05 May 2010

More linear mooring

Notwithstanding the policy of supposedly reducing linear moorings in favour of offline moorings, more are being added.

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Published: 05 May 2010

Cruises on the Grantham

A NEW boat, The Three Shires, arrived at the Grantham Canal on the 28th April, and  was gently lowered into the water.

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Published: 03 May 2010

Narrowboat financed by dead patients

A NHS employee forged documents and a will to steal from dead patients, buying a narrowboat with the proceeds.

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Published: 03 May 2010

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Latest

  • 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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