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Are repairs/replacement really needed?

A FULL Toddbrook Reservoir may have been needed in the days when its water was required by trading boats, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 19 December 2019

No promised emergency repair

THOUGH Canal & River Trust promised an 'emergency repair' to Netherton Swing Bridge (6) on the Leeds & Liverpool, this is not to be.

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Published: 19 December 2019

Temporary fix for Toddbrook Reservoir

THE Canal & River Trust tells that it will start a repair to the failed Whaley Bridge reservoir next year.

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Published: 18 December 2019

A stupid thing to do

THE article about the boater who risked navigating the flooding Soar finishing up on a weir has raised a few comments.

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Published: 18 December 2019

Boater rescued off Thurmaston Weir in Soar flood

A BOATER and his boat had to be rescued from the flooded Soar after ending up on Thurmaston Weir.

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Published: 16 December 2019

Get to know your boat's engine and electrics

THE River Canal Rescue (RCR) has announced dates for its 2020 boat and engine maintenance and electrics
courses.

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Published: 16 December 2019

The winter works

THE Canal & River Trust tells that 118  lock gates leaves are due to be replaced with over 100 having been made.

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Published: 16 December 2019

Victor: Who is kidding who?

SURPRISE, surprise—Canal & River Trust is spending more than last year on 'Winter Maintenance'.

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Published: 15 December 2019

Long life lock gates for Kennet & Avon Canal

THE  Canal & River Trust is to trial a set of new ‘long life’ lock gates on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Published: 12 December 2019

Broadband problems to be solved at Sawley Marina

BROADBAND at Sawley Marina has been something of a hit and miss affair in the past but all is to change.

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Published: 12 December 2019

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