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'Maintenance fault' closes Watford Flight

A NEW reason for lock failure from Canal & River Trust—'Maintenance fault'.

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Published: 19 June 2021

Grounding alert

THE River Canal Rescue is warning boaters about the risks of grounding after receiving a high number of call-outs.

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Published: 19 June 2021

Another government scheme

ANOTHER government scheme to get organisations to take on youngsters for six months work experience has got CaRT hooked on another publicity drive I see, writes John Coxon.

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Published: 18 June 2021

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

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