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And it came to pass...

With reference to Tom Redway’s reference to canals appearing to be changing into linear parkways, writes Brian Jarrett.

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Published: 06 May 2020

Coronavirus closes Ouse bridge

OWING to reduced staffing levels as a result of the coronavirus, East Yorkshire Council are presently unable to operate Boothferry Bridge over the Ouse.

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Published: 06 May 2020

Richard Parry donates part of salary to affected waterways charities appeal

THE Canal & River Trust has launched a fundraising appeal to help support the dozens of small waterway-based charities across its network which have been adversely affected by the impacts of coronavirus.

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Published: 06 May 2020

18 months old child slipped into the Aire & Calder

AN 18 months old  child nearly drowned when he slipped—unaccompanied—into the Aire & Calder Navigation at Knottingly.

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Published: 06 May 2020

Swans shot on the Chesterfield Canal

THE mate of a breeding pair of swans at Shireoaks on the Chesterfield Canal has been shot and killed.

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Published: 06 May 2020

Shot swan dies

THE swan shot by thugs with catapults on the Stratford & Avon Canal near Stratford has died from its injuries.

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Published: 06 May 2020

Youths use swan as target practice

A SWAN on the Stratford & Avon Canal at Stratford suffered life-threatening injuries after being used by youths as target practice.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Whose 'wellbeing'?

ALL the time now CaRT describes itself as 'the wellbeing charity', but doesn't extend to say whose wellbeing, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Get ready for more upgraded cycle towpaths

THE signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Canal & River Trust and Sustrans can means only one thing—look out for more speeding cyclists.

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Published: 04 May 2020

Is foam the new 'wonder' solution to leaks?

THE leak on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal opposite Arley Golf Course at Wigan has been sealed quickly and cheaply using foam.

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Published: 04 May 2020

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