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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

The 'green men'

YOUR mention of the 'green men' brought back memories of those days when the canals were at their best, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 17 June 2020

Obstruction removed from Rochdale Nine

THE obstruction preventing a lock from being operated on the Rochdale Nine has been removed.

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Published: 17 June 2020

Cannot blame CaRT

I can understand Sheila Hawkins’ concern about the ‘pushers’ on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal, writes Martin Howes.

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Published: 17 June 2020

Who is kidding who?

The picture [of the damaged lock gate at Watford Flight]  shows clearly the failure of the timber around the collar of the gate in question, writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 16 June 2020

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