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Coxhead Swing Bridge re-opens

AFTER its most recent failure, Coxhead Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool was repaired yesterday.

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Published: 09 July 2020

Be vigilant on Wolverhampton towpaths

THE advice to cyclists using the Wolverhampton towpaths is to be 'vigilant'.

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Published: 08 July 2020

Coxhead closes Leeds & Liverpool again

FOR the third time this year the failure of Coxhead Swing Bridge (20) has closed the  Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 08 July 2020

Planning permission sought for canal restoration

THE Chesterfield Canal Trust has submitted a planning application for the restoration of the remainder of the canal within Chesterfield.

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Published: 08 July 2020

Not looking too good for boaters

WE SHOULD surely all have hoped that with the waterways open at long last there would now be a period of trouble-free boating, but alas no, with even health and safety taking the blame.

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Published: 06 July 2020

Too old at 70

HAVING retired and time on my hands and an interest in canals I thought I would volunteer as a lock keeper, writes Jeffrey Hands.

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Published: 06 July 2020

Boater suffers burns in fire

A BOATER suffered burns when his narrowboat caught fire whilst moored at Wigan on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 06 July 2020

Victor: Give yourselves extra time

SO AT LONG last the waterways are fully open, give or take a couple.

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Published: 05 July 2020

Boater found dead and boat vandalised

THE liveaboard at Swarkestone Lock who was jailed for common assault has been discovered dead in his boat.

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Published: 03 July 2020

Man arrested for dumping statue in Bristol Harbour

A MAN has been arrested and held over criminal damage after dumping a statue in Bristol Harbour.

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Published: 03 July 2020

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