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A charge for third-party events

THE Canal & River Trust will be introducing a charge for third-party events taking place across its estate to help cover the charity’s costs of processing and facilitating them.

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Published: 24 March 2023

So where the increased costs?

C&RT say mooring fees have to rise to cover increased mooring maintenance costs, writes Rob Halliday.

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Published: 23 March 2023

Body pulled from Leeds & Liverpool

AN INQUEST heard how a keen rugby player's body had been pulled from the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 23 March 2023

More Aire & Calder locks closed

DURING October of last year we were told the Aire & Calder Navigation was once again preparing for freight.

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Published: 23 March 2023

Doubt about River Avon Festival

There is some doubt about whether the popular River Avon Festival will take place this year.

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Published: 23 March 2023

Before you make that cruise...

AS EASTER fast approaches, River Canal Rescue is reminding boaters to undertake preparatory checks before setting off on what could be their first journey of the year.

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Published: 23 March 2023

Reed beds in Gloucester Docks

THE Canal & River Trust tells it is boosting greenery and nature in Gloucester Docks with new floating reed beds in Victoria Basin.

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Published: 23 March 2023

Pull a Cuckoo to raise funds


Here’s a brilliant way to raise funds for your organisation or your favourite charity—gather a group and pull a narrowboat along the Chesterfield Canal.

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Published: 22 March 2023

Collapsed footbridge cleared

THE wooden footbridge that collapsed in the Paddington Arm has been cleared away.

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Published: 22 March 2023

New pumps to supply water for Bristol

THE Canal & River Trust is installing two new three-tonne pumps at Gloucester Docks to take water from the Severn to supply Bristol.

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Published: 20 March 2023

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  • Water, water, everywhere
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