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Mystery of the stuck boat

A NARROWBOAT stuck in the Top Lock of Gregory Mills on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal proved a bit of a mystery.

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Published: 27 March 2024

The 10 parts that cause boaters the most grief

In 2023, River Canal Rescue (RCR) responded to 3335 call-outs to help with issues such as electrical, fuel and engine problems, flat batteries, over-heating and gear box failures.

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Published: 27 March 2024

Celebrating 250 years of Bingley Five Rise

THE Canal & River Trust tell that thousands of people joined the celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of Bingley Five Rise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 27 March 2024

Turning the canal green

IT WAS quite a shock for both boaters and visitors at the colour of the Tame Valley Canal.

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Published: 25 March 2024

Music at Crick show

THE Young Elton tribute act is to headline entertainment at Crick Boat Show.This will take to the stage at Crick Boat Show on Saturday 25th May, part the event’s Crick Music Festival.

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Published: 25 March 2024

Survey to get more cash

WITH surveys being somewhat in the news I thought I would remind you of another, writes T Lang.

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Published: 25 March 2024

Victor too has doubts of the 'results' of consultations

CONGRATULATIONS indeed to Allan Richards for unearthing the real results of Canal & River Trust's boating consultation.

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Published: 23 March 2024

Boating to become unaffordable

 FROM the 1st April Canal and River Trust will introduce above inflation licence fee increases for at least the next five years.

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Published: 22 March 2024

Extension for Stroudwater

IT SEEMS the restoration of the Cotswold Canals is back on the table.

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Published: 22 March 2024

Another repair in time for Easter

ANOTHER lock repair has been completed in time for the Easter holidays.

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Published: 22 March 2024

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  • 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
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  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
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  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
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  • Long closure caused by building demolition
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  • Could be a long stoppage at Kennet & Avon lock

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