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Proposed manned operation for Selby Swing Bridge

THE Canal & River Trust is considering a manned operation for the broken Selby Swing Bridge.

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Published: 10 March 2022

Fallen trees crush boat

THE recent high winds pulled over a couple of huge trees across the bow of this boat on the Kennet at Thatcham, writes Justin Sheldon.

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Published: 09 March 2022

Boater falls off his narrowboat and drowns

A BOATER fell off his narrowboat at Welford Marina and was not able to be saved.

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Published: 09 March 2022

Final phase of massive development on Lea & Stort Navigation

PLANNING consent has been given for the final phase of the massive Hale Wharf development.

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Published: 09 March 2022

Selby Swing Bridge getting proper attention at last?

FAILING every year and twice already this year the Selby Swing Bridge is perhaps getting proper attention at last.

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Published: 09 March 2022

Getting their fingers out!

THIS week has seen a couple of instances where for a change, the trust has got its fingers out and cleared two stoppages very quickly.

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Published: 09 March 2022

Selby Swing Bridge a new competitor

FAILING twice in a week, is Selby Swing Bridge joining the others as the one breaking down the most?

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Published: 07 March 2022

CaRT missed the obvious reason for no licence showing

You recently mentioned Canal & River Trust's link to a survey about CRT licences and folks who don’t display them, writes Dave Irving.

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Published: 07 March 2022

Trampolines for winding holes?

IMAGINE the surprise for Steph and Dan as they cruised in their boat up to the winding hole an Handsacre.

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Published: 07 March 2022

It didn't float!

A LORRY driver found to his chagrin that his lorry did not float when he took to the Thames!

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Published: 07 March 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
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  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
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  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
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  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed

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