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Victor: Why the restrictions?

THOUGH the three closed canals are to re-open in two weeks time they are under severe restrictions.

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Published: 21 June 2020

CaRT censored over not closing towpaths

THE BBC have joined others in castigating Canal & River Trust over its decision to keep its narrow towpaths open during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Published: 20 June 2020

Lack of volunteers cut lock flight operations

AS EXPECTED all the volunteers have been laid-off during the coronavirus pandemic, and we learn that at present there is no decision if or when they will be reintroduced.

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Published: 19 June 2020

Chinese mentality

I WAS pleased to read on your site that the the three closed canals are to be opened again, writes Helen Cripps.

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Published: 19 June 2020

Inviting disaster on the Soar

I WAS astounded to read a stoppage notice advising boaters to take care on the Soar, writes Joe Parkin.

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Published: 19 June 2020

It is dangerous—but proceed!

THE Soar is at present in flood, so Canal & River Trust tell that it is dangerous.

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Published: 18 June 2020

The three closed canals to be reopened—in July

THE three major closed canals are to be reopened for navigation—with restrictions—on Monday 6th July.

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Published: 18 June 2020

Avon bridges get the cash

THE bridges over the Avon and others are to benefit from a £6.3 millions maintenance fund.

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Published: 18 June 2020

Anderton Lift to open—but not yet

IT WAS last Friday that narrowboatworld pointed out the 'shambolic situation' at present with the Anderton Boat Lift.

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Published: 18 June 2020

A bodge job

IT SEEMS that Roger Fox was correct when he suggested that the repair to Watford Lock would be a bodge.

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Published: 18 June 2020

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