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Sunk boat still blocking Oxford Canal

THE NAVIGATION is still closed by the boat that sank between Bridge 4 & 5 on the Oxford Canal.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Transport problems with the barrier

IT WAS ON the 24th January that the New Lane Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was closed to navigation.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Removing plastic from the Nene

A DEVICE that removes litter and particularly microplastic particles from water has been tested in the Nene.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Squatter boats have held-up a 6bn housing project

SQUATTERS BOATS have held-up a 6bn housing project.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Deserted narrowboat blocks Oxford Canal

A NARROWBOAT has been deserted across the Oxford Canal stopping navigation.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Big plans for Anderton Visitor Centre

PLANS HAVE have been approved by Cheshire West and Chester Council for a complete transformation of the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Old waterway postcard sells for £54.67

A POSTCARD depicting two freight narrowboats has sold for £54.67 on Ebay.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Victor tells of a fine example of Canal & River Trust's numbers

I RECKON that we all know of Canal & River Trust's propensity of exaggerating its numbers.

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Published: 15 February 2025

Protest march to save route of Wilts & Berks Canal

MANY RESIDENTS are expected to march through Swindon on this coming Sunday

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Published: 14 February 2025

The trust still engages with government for more funds

IN AN ATTEMPT to secure more funds the Canal & River Trust is still engaging with the government.

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Published: 14 February 2025

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  • Next May until possible Anderton Boat Lift reopening
  • Cruising the Weaver on a giant cow!
  • Bosley Flight closes again
  • Canals now reopened
  • Kennet & Avon Canal likely to suffer long closure
  • Oxford Canal closed until October
  • '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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  • Trying to keep the boats moving
  • Families and animal lovers invited to free nature day at Stoke Bruerne
  • More good news with canals recovering
  • Canalside café gears up for busy Autumn
  • Closures through low water getting most serious
  • Gate 'structural integrity' closes Froghall Basin Lock
  • 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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