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Landslip closes Grand Union Canal

A LANDSLIP has closed the Grand Union Canal at Solihull in Birmingham.

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Published: 11 April 2024

A criminal offence

UNDER Section 77 of the Freedom of Information Act it is an criminal offence to conceal information with the intention of preventing disclosure.

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Published: 10 April 2024

Repairs getting finished

THE various repairs around the system are getting finished.

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Published: 10 April 2024

Snowdrops for the Chesterfield Canal

LAST year a couple came to the editor's wood where he resides, after learning he had loads of snowdrops.

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Published: 10 April 2024

Watch out for e-bikes

SO MANY e-bikes are exploding and, though they should not be, they are used on the towpaths.

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Published: 10 April 2024

Leeds River Lock needs repairs

THE Canal & River Trust tell that works are required to River Lock (1) on the Leeds & Liverpool.

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Published: 10 April 2024

Can you help with Grantham Canal Society Craft Fair?

OUR  first big event at the depot [Grantham Canal] this year approaches and it promises to be both highly enjoyable, with a wide range of crafts on display,

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Published: 10 April 2024

Police close Soar again at Leicester

THE police have closed the Limekiln Lock (43) at Leicester to navigation, but no reason has been given.

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Published: 08 April 2024

Anderton Boat Lift closed next year

IT HAS been decided by the Canal & River Trust that the Anderton Boat Lift needs a major overhaul and so will be closed.

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Published: 08 April 2024

New picnic area for Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

A NEW picnic area has been installed by the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal at Saul Junction.

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Published: 08 April 2024

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Latest

  • 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
  • CafĂ© 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
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed
  • Long closure caused by building demolition
  • Just one puppy lived of three dumped on canal towpath
  • Could be a long stoppage at Kennet & Avon lock

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