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Bidford Bridge repair begins

IT WAS in August that an Uber car crashed into Bidford Bridge over the Avon.

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Published: 23 September 2024

Wilt & Berks sinkhole filled-in

THE sinkhole that appeared near Swindon on the Wilts & Berks Canal has been filled-in.

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Published: 23 September 2024

Hopes to make a lasting difference for cancer patients

A courageous 21 years old from Derbyshire, Hannah Roberts, is using her personal battle with cancer as a driving force to make a lasting difference for teens facing similar challenges.

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Published: 23 September 2024

Strange calculation for new bridge

THERE are plans by Derbyshire County Council for a bridge over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton.

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Published: 21 September 2024

Meeting after many years

IT WAS great to meet you Tom in the queue at Cow Shit Lock [Colwich Lock] after corresponding so many years, writes John Smedley.

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Published: 21 September 2024

Erewash and Huddersfield Narrow canals still suffer lack of water

THE Erewash Canal is still suffering from lack of water.

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Published: 21 September 2024

Structures becoming beyond use all at the same time

Thank you for your continuing coverage, and in particular of the woeful condition of the canal system, writes Roger Baker.

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Published: 21 September 2024

Repairs completed to Sellars Swing Bridge

THE Canal & River Trust has completed a six weeks programme of repairs to Sellars Swing Bridge on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.

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Published: 21 September 2024

Blue plaque celebrates Chesterfield Canal in Retford

A NEW blue plaque on the former Crown Inn was formally unveiled by the Mayor of Retford, Cllr David Naylor, as part of the town’s Heritage Day events.

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Published: 20 September 2024

Sunk boat still there after a year

IT WAS a year ago that a boat sank in the Thames near Oxford.

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Published: 20 September 2024

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  • Replacing rail bridge will affect navigation
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  • Winter works programme published
  • A further stoppage on Kennet & Avon Canal
  • Trip hazards causing tripping into canal

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