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Killer who dumped bodies in canal dies in prison

KILLER JOHN SWEENEY who killed two girl friends and dumped them in a canal was given a whole-life order.

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Published: 27 August 2026

Bridgewater breach repairs progressing

WITH THE STOP PLANKS imported from Scandinavia, and now installed.

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Published: 27 August 2026

Staveley Town Deal restoration work  

THE CHESTERFIELD CANAL TRUST is managing the restoration of the next section of the canal.

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Published: 27 August 2026

Three more repairs completed

IN ADDITION TO THE STOPPAGES caused by lack of water, there are still breakages that need repairs.

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Published: 27 August 2026

Name chosen for new bridge over Erewash Canal

THE COMPETITION TO CHOOSE A NAME for the new bridge over the Erewash Canal has completed and a choice has been made.

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Published: 26 August 2026

More stoppages

THERE IS HAVE BEEN MORE STOPPAGES on various canals.

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Published: 26 August 2026

Boaters report grounding on the Kennet & Avon Canal

LACK OF SUFFICIENT WATER on sections of the Kennet & Avon Canal has caused boaters to report it to the trust.

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Published: 26 August 2026

River Canal Rescue course dates

RIVER CANAL RESCUE HAS released more dates for its two-day diesel engine and boat maintenance course.

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Published: 26 August 2026

Four navigations reopened

OVER THE PAST TWO DAYS four navigation were reopened.

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Published: 26 August 2026

Protest against weed stopping Fossdyke and Witham Navigations

A PROTEST HAS BEEN HELD against the large amount of weed clogging-up the waterways. 

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Published: 24 August 2026

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