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Not a good experience

AFTER reading about the relaxing holidays on the canals my wife and I decided to go the whole hog and buy a time share in a narrowboat, writes Owen Pritchard.

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Published: 18 June 2021

Two navigations reopened but two closed!

TWO of the stoppages have reopened, but alas two new ones are reported.

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Published: 18 June 2021

Vandals set fire to Birmingham Main Line lock gate

THE Birmingham Main Line is closed after vandals damaged Factory Lock (2) by fire.

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Published: 17 June 2021

NABO keeps up the pressure

IT IS not generally known but the National Association of Boat Owners (NABO) is responsible for keeping up the pressure regarding the moorings consultation document.

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Published: 17 June 2021

Canoeist to tackle the Avon Ring

A CANOEIST is to tackle the Avon Ring to raise funds for the Canal & River Trust and Cancer Research.

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Published: 17 June 2021

How many more closures this week?

OUR Keith Gudgin has been very busy sorting the closures so far this week to keep you informed.

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Published: 16 June 2021

Restored Big Lock footbridge reinstalled

THE old footbridge over Big Lock at Middlewich has been restored and is back in place

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Published: 16 June 2021

Boat deaths prompt carbon monoxide warning

THE deaths of two boaters from carbon monoxide poisoning on their boat on the Ouse in York has prompted more warnings.

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Published: 16 June 2021

Victor: And it came to pass...

AS THE flutterfetti was released at the opening of the rebuilt Anderton Boat Lift all were cheering.

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Published: 12 June 2021

Anderton Boat Lift closed for 12 days

ANDERTON Boat Lift is to be closed from 21st June to 2nd July—12 days in all.

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Published: 12 June 2021

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Latest

  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • 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
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • 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
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters

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