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Definition of a highway

I WONDER what the true definition of a highway is? Asks Brian Cavill.

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Published: 03 May 2023

All Anderton facilities closed on May Day

THE reopening of the Anderton Boat Lift resulted in many visitors on May Day.

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Published: 03 May 2023

Which has the record?

OVER the past months the Leeds & Liverpool has most certainly taken the record for closures, but the Aire & Calder is catching up!

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Published: 03 May 2023

CaRT blasted over dredging problems and 'years of neglect'

THERE was a very uncomfortable meeting for the people from Canal & River Trust in Gloucester recently.

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Published: 01 May 2023

Unlicensed boats a double edged sword

CONCERNING the survey finding more unlicensed boats than reported, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 01 May 2023

Work starts on Montgomery's last highway obstruction

AFTER setbacks and delays work has started on the reconstruction of Schoolhouse Bridge, the last highway obstruction on the Montgomery Canal.

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Published: 01 May 2023

Victor can't believe there's already a water shortage!

 YES my friends, just three weeks into the season and a navigation closed through a shortage of the wet stuff.

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Published: 30 April 2023

Clay donation aids Chesterfield Canal restoration

THE restoration of the Chesterfield Canal will shortly take a great leap forward.

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Published: 28 April 2023

Collapsed wash wall puts Llangollen in jeopardy

THE season is less than three weeks old, after the maintenance period, yet access to the Llangollen Canal is in jeopardy.

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Published: 28 April 2023

Survey found more unlicenced boats than reported

JUST having completed a short survey, David Hymers discovered surprising results as he reports.

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Published: 28 April 2023

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  • I don't believe it! tells Victor
  • Coventry Canal Basin to be sold
  • Marina in liquidation also owned hire company
  • Towpath walk raised £200,000
  • Boaters in limbo after marina forced to go into liquidation
  • Canal to be closed for a month
  • A new event at Banbury
  • Works not finished in time for Easter
  • Restrictions on the Rochdale Canal to save water
  • Possible boatyard for Oxford after 20 years
  • Four paddle failures already this month
  • De-wintering tips from River Canal Rescue
  • Smoke control comes into force for narrowboats in Bimingham
  • Three stoppages still ongoing
  • EA stops Bristol Floating Harbour funding
  • Braunston Customer Service Facility now closed
  • Marsworth Flight reopened
  • Stoppages on Rochdale and Tame Valley canals
  • Another paddle failure
  • Another broken paddle on the Rochdale Canal

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