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Two more 'winter works' cancelled

THAT original list of so many 'winter works' published by Canal & River Trust is looking rather optimistic as another two get cancelled.

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Published: 06 March 2023

Huge canalside village for Hawkesbury Junction

A HUGE £115 millions 'village' is proposed, replacing the golf course near Hawkesbury Junction.

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Published: 06 March 2023

Victor reckons there's something of a panic at CaRT Towers

YOU must all be aware of what I am referring to—Canal & River Trust claiming it is a charity.

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Published: 05 March 2023

CaRT pay out half a million on litigation and settlement costs

During 2012 to 2018 Canal & River Trust refused to admit liability for the sinking of my five months old narrowboat, writes Ken Churchill.

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Published: 04 March 2023

Legal basis for handing British Waterways over to Canal & River Trust

GIVEN the recent revelations about the true status of our Public Non-Financial Corporation, writes Andrew Bails,

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Published: 03 March 2023

Closing the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal

I HAVE just read your piece on the proposal for the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. It amazes me, writes Martin Turner.

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Published: 03 March 2023

Why are reservoirs CaRT's responsibility?

WITH many of the over-silted reservoirs failing to supply the amount of water required to feed the canals whose responsibility should they be?

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Published: 03 March 2023

Strange bridge over the Lea

A VERY strange bridge has been erected over the Lea in London.

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Published: 03 March 2023

What is a charity?

I DARE bet if you asked most folk what is their idea of a typical charity they would quote something like an animal wildlife sanctuary, a stray dogs home, a food bank, etc. writes Andrew Claxby.

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Published: 02 March 2023

Leaking gates close Grand Union locks

LEAKING gates on Stockton Locks on the Grand Union will close the flight for two weeks this month.

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Published: 02 March 2023

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