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And the rains came...

SawleyFloodLockFeb22

WE HAD been considering a short trip up to Derwent Mouth Lock for quite a while but yesterday was certainly a no-no!

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Published: 23 February 2022

What caused the damage?

THE Canal & River Trust told that the gates on Swarkestone Lock (5) had been caused due to a 'boat impact'.

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Published: 23 February 2022

Cox still on the Rocks

COXHEAD Swing Bridge (20) on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is still out of action.

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Published: 23 February 2022

Figure of Three bank washed away

THE bank that was constructed when the Figure of Three locks were rebuilt has been washed away.

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Published: 23 February 2022

More unnecessary blue signs

WELL at last it looks as if Canal & River Trust have run out of boating terms to post all over the cut.

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Published: 21 February 2022

Cold water bathing at Mercia Marina

MERCIA Marina proved the perfect venue for Derbyshire Mind’s cold water bathing.

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Published: 21 February 2022

All very peculiar

IT IS not known if this is another winter works cancellation or not but the work on a Stoke Bruerne lock has been cancelled.

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Published: 21 February 2022

Stratford River Festival cancelled again

FOR the third year in succession the Stratford River Festival has been cancelled.

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Published: 21 February 2022

That strange CaRT sign

I HAVE seen arisings used on a contract with a tree surgeon and referred to the cut down tree, branches etc., writes Tony Brooks.

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Published: 21 February 2022

Victor discovers it's now 'Cox on the Rocks'

GOING for the record number of breakdowns, once again it's 'Cox on the Rocks' as Coxhead Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool breaks down once again.

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Published: 20 February 2022

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