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Leeds & Liverpool Canal open at last—but only for two weeks

THE Leeds & Liverpool Canal, closed for most of the summer, is at last again open to navigation.

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Published: 13 October 2022

Refugees volunteer to help with Kennet & Avon Canal makeover

A group of refugees from Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and El Salvador have been working with Canal & River Trust to transform the appearances of a bridge and lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Published: 13 October 2022

Can't pass in the tunnel!

I WONDER if Canal & River Trust realise that Harecastle is a narrow tunnel and boats are not able to pass, asks David Furore.

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Published: 12 October 2022

Only eight passages a week through Harecastle

THERE will only be eight passages a week each way through Harecastle Tunnel up to the end of February.

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Published: 12 October 2022

Not enough depth for trip boat

THE trip boat, Birdswood, of the Friends of Cromford Canal, is stuck on its moorings due to lack of depth of water.

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Published: 12 October 2022

Area of Chesterfield Canal has suspected Avian Flu

BOATERS are being warned to keep their dogs away from an area of the Chesterfield Canal as there have been many bird deaths.

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Published: 12 October 2022

More teams and fewer stoppages

IT IS getting to a stage I believe that the news there were 27 stoppages in September is now no surprise, writes T Lang.

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Published: 10 October 2022

A canal for Cardiff

WALES now has another canal that has recently been uncovered.

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Published: 10 October 2022

RCR rising call-out figures and replacement parts

River Canal Rescue says its number of general call-outs is likely to reach an all-time high by the end of the year.

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Published: 10 October 2022

A stoppage-less cruise

BEING an avid reader of your site we set off on our two weeks cruise with some trepidation, writes Julie Warne.

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Published: 07 October 2022

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  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed

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