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Morris' Lift Bridge on the Llangollen Canal

THE AMOUNT of time this bridge will be closed for a repair is ridiculous, writes Amy Dickerson.

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Published: 07 March 2025

Update on the vandalised boat blocking the Coventry Canal

DESTRUCTION never seen before tell River Canal Rescue (RCR) of the narrowboat that was broken into, vandalised and scuppered.

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Published: 07 March 2025

Tickets for Crick Boat Show 2025 on sale

ADVANCE TICKETS for the 2025 Crick Boat Show are now on sale, saving 10% on the normal entry price.

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Published: 07 March 2025

Getting rid of Avon's discarded boats

THE BETTER MOORINGS PROJECT will start this month on the removal of the discarded and sunken boats off the Avon in Bath.

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Published: 07 March 2025

Woman crushed to death by narrowboat

A WOMAN lost her life when she was crushed between a narrowboat and the quay after falling in the water.

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Published: 07 March 2025

Lift bridge fails on Llangollen

THE MORRIS Lift Bridge 45 by the Prees Branch on the Llangollen Canal has failed.

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Published: 07 March 2025

Not so much freight on the canals

I WAS SOMEWHAT concerned at the claims by Jonathan Mosse about the amount of freight carried on our waterways, writes T Lang.

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Published: 06 March 2025

Atherstone Flight closed

THE ATHERSTONE FLIGHT on the Coventry Canal was closed yesterday, Wednesday.

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Published: 06 March 2025

Another long stoppage for the Leeds & Liverpool

IT WAS ON 5th of February that an investigation discovered that a paddle and paddle frame had collapsed, requiring replacement and repair, but no actual lock was stated, so perhaps somthing between.

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Published: 06 March 2025

Somewhat taken aback

I was somewhat taken aback by your piece of 12/02/25 and, in the interests of accurately correcting your perspective, I thought it worth sharing it with the Inland Waterways Freight Group before replying, writes Jonathan Mosse.

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Published: 06 March 2025

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  • Canals now reopened
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  • 'Small breach' on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
  • Trial measures to support safe navigation at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
  • Another consultation
  • From evidence to action
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  • Increase in length of stoppage on Kennet & Avon due to low water
  • Man jailed for setting cruiser alight
  • Keadby Rail Draw Bridge stoppage fiasco and Keadby Lock open just four days this month

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