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Bug approved

THE Government has this week approved the release of an imported bug which, it is believed, will attack Japanese knotweed.

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Published: 11 March 2010

Oh dear!

THERE were red faces at Strathclyde Police as one it its patrol cars ended up in the Forth & Clyde Canal.

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Published: 11 March 2010

Shillingford repairs

MAJOR repairs are to start on Shillingford Bridge over the Thames, which could cause some delay to navigation.

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Published: 11 March 2010

Devizes to Westminster

THIS year at least 16 crews will be starting off from Devizes Wharf on Good Friday for the annual Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race.

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Published: 11 March 2010

Magistrates slam speeding boater

MAGISTRATES at Maidenhead Court landed a speeding boater with a total of  £4,600 for speeding on the Thames.
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Published: 11 March 2010

The sea lock gates arrive

SHARPNESS Sea Lock gates are seen arriving from Holland to be installed at the end of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
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Published: 10 March 2010

Ten years ago...

TEN years ago today, the 8th March 2000, a new Web address was registered that has had quite an effect on the waterways over the intervening years.

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Published: 08 March 2010

Mersey Crossing full

THE Inland Waterways Association Mersey Crossing Convoy has now reached its capacity, and no more boats can be accommodated.

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Published: 08 March 2010

New footbridge for Rochdale Canal

IT IS walkers who are set to benefit from the construction of a new footbridge over the Rochdale Canal in Manchester.

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Published: 08 March 2010

Ulverston Canal saved

THE Ulverston Canal Company and a canal trust  have been formed to take over the derelict Ulverston Canal from its previous owners GlaxoSmithKline.

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Published: 08 March 2010

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