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The noises Victor missed

WHEN Mercia Marina and Barton Turns marinas were first opened I was one of the exodus of boaters from Sawley Marina, writes Sidney Boswelll.

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Published: 07 August 2023

Huddersfield Narrow closed through lack of water!

UNBELIEVABLE as it may seem, the Huddersfield Narrow is closed through lack of water.

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Published: 07 August 2023

Breach closes South Stratford Canal

THE South Stratford Canal is closed by a 'potential' breach.

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Published: 07 August 2023

Victor tells the claim is rubbish

I JUST wonder what you think about the claim that a a marina is so 'quiet around that you’ll think you’re in the middle of nowhere'.?

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Published: 06 August 2023

Plenty of updates

THERE were plenty of updates yesterday, Friday, concerning work not completed, Keith Gudgin reports.

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Published: 05 August 2023

Waterways choked by invasive weeds more challenging

THE Canal & River Trust is predicting that warmer wetter summers are making the fight to stop Britain’s canals from becoming choked by invasive weeds more challenging.

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Published: 04 August 2023

Rochdale closed a month with no end in sight

ROCHDALE Canal was closed at Princess Street Lock (87) a month ago on the 6th July.

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Published: 04 August 2023

Eleven weeks to repair walkway and open navigation

IT WAS way back on May 17th that the Hunt's Small Lock on the Weaver was closed due to a damaged walkway.

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Published: 04 August 2023

A quick repair at Holme Lock

A FAULT with its operational pedestal yesterday, Wednesday, has made Holme Lock inoperable.

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Published: 03 August 2023

A fine example of a 'bodge it'

OVER the years we have received many examples of 'bodge it'.

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Published: 03 August 2023

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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
  • 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
  • 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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