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MY HUSBAND and I have just completed a three weeks cruise from our base at Mercia Marina, writes Janet Forbes.

THE many shops operated for boaters by Canal & River Trust have still not re-opened.

THE build-up of silt in the Severn is causing deep draughted boats to get grounded.

ALL too often now there is just one working paddle on lock gates causing stoppages.

AFTER its latest stoppage Coxhead Swing Bridge is repaired and fully operational again.

I WONDER how many of you boaters out there have observed this somewhat strange behaviour by a heron, writes Ralph Freeman.

DAMS have now been placed either side of the breach of the Union Canal and the flow halted.

IN A MOVE that could encourage greater use of bilge filters the Boat Safety Scheme examiners will now automatically accept Bilgeaway filters.

THE plans for the long drawn-out first phase of Stratford's 'Canal Quarter' have been approved.

I HAVE received a typical stoppage notice from Canal & River Trust, writes Amy Dickerson.

Paddles not working