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Repairing lock gate balance beams

And still another method of gate beam repair, that had broken away, this time on Lock 17 on the North Stratford, with the photograph sent in by a boater.  But how long will it last?

Lock17NorthStratford

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Published: 13 June 2024

More balance beam problems

THE Shropshire Union Canal has more problems with Christleton Lock 9.

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Published: 13 June 2024

Not going to plan

THE Wigan Flight on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is still closed at Lock 84.

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Published: 13 June 2024

Deteriorating lock closes Shroppie

SO MANY boaters have complained about Hack Green Lock 2 on the Shropshire Union Canal, that Canal & River Trust have decided to close it for repair.

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Published: 13 June 2024

Canoes in Standedge Tunnel

CANOES are being allowed to negotiate the three miles long Standedge Tunnel, that takes the Huddersfield Narrow Canal under the Pennines.

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Published: 13 June 2024

Four locks reopened early this week

THERE has been a number of locks reopened  early this week after their closures.

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Published: 12 June 2024

Go-ahead for Stone waste disposal

PLANNING permission has been received for the installation of a new waste disposal site at Stone.

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Published: 12 June 2024

Filling boaters' skips

I’M SURE all travelling boaters have noticed the reduction of refuge facilities across the system, writes Brian D Jarrett.

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Published: 12 June 2024

Divers to get lock quickly repaired

DIVERS have taken to the water of the Kennet & Avon Canal in Thatcham as Canal & River Trust carries out repairs to Colthrop Lock.

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Published: 12 June 2024

Linslade Canal Festival

LINSLADE Canal Festival returns to Tiddenfoot Waterside Park on Saturday, 27th July 2024!

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Published: 10 June 2024

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