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Another problem with Bar Lane Swing Bridge

WHEN THE ENGINEERS visited the Bar Lane Swing Bridge 197 they discovered two problems.

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Published: 03 December 2025

Dot Piper obituary

I  learned yesterday of the death of Dot Piper, writes I Dugald Campbell.

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Published: 01 December 2025

Congratulate the litter pickers

I must congratulate the Nomadic Litterpickers on their litter picking and general cleaning-up of the canals, writes Arnold Pearce.

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Published: 01 December 2025

Swing Bridge closed

IT'S A SWING BRIDGE CLOSURE so it has to be the Leeds & Liverpool Canal!

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Published: 01 December 2025

Christmas cruises on the Chesterfield Canal

THERE ARE FOUR Santa Special Cruises being operated this month by the Chesterfield Canal Trust.

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Published: 01 December 2025

Burst water main not affecting waterway

THE BURST WATER MAIN at Breward Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal is not affecting navigation.

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Published: 01 December 2025

Off we go again tells Victor

IT CERTAINLY IS OFF WE GO AGAIN with that dratted Keadby Rail Drawbridge.

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Published: 29 November 2025

Nomadic Litterpickers Group have another succesful day out

THE NEW NOMADIC LITTERPICKERS GROUP is a group of travelling boaters clearing-up the waterways wherever they are.

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Published: 29 November 2025

Hope for the Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal

THE MANCHESTER BOLTON & BURY CANAL has hope for its future restoration.

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Published: 28 November 2025

Anderton Boat Lift gate repairs prioritised to get navigation back open

THE CANAL & RIVER TRUST is today announcing that it will be prioritising the programme of works at Anderton Boat Lift during the year ahead that will see the ‘Cathedral of the Canals’ back open and operational for boaters.

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Published: 28 November 2025

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  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • 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
  • Café 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

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