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The authorities have been informed of the towpath situation

FOR THE information  of your correspondent who states that the government and police should be told about the inappropriate use of the towpaths I would like to point out that both have been informed, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 01 May 2020

The national boat count

 THE Canal & River Trust tells that it’s annual national boat count shows that licence compliance on its waterways remains high with 96.2% of boaters holding a valid licence.

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Published: 01 May 2020

Rough and ready but keeps the isolation breakers away

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Published: 30 April 2020

Injecting foam to stem leak in Leeds & Liverpool Canal

THE Canal & River Trust is using urethane foam to stem a leak in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 30 April 2020

Lack of water? Really?

ANNOUNCEMENTS just received from CaRT say that the Leeds & Liverpool, Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals are to be closed due to lack of water.

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Published: 30 April 2020

Driver must pay to remove van from Thames

DURING the middle of last Saturday night residents near Folly Bridge on the Thames at Oxford heard the roar of a vehicle then a crash followed by a splash.

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Published: 30 April 2020

Now the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is closed

ONCE again using the reason/excuse 'to protect water resources', Canal & River Trust have closed the Leeds & Liverpool Canal yesterday, (Tuesday).

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Published: 29 April 2020

Fit for purpose?

THE Canal & River Trust want us to give them money but they still cut down our access and manoeuvrability, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 29 April 2020

Otters in the Avon

OTTERS have been seen on the banks and in the water of the Avon at Stratford.

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Published: 29 April 2020

Take care when exercising near water tells fire service

CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service are urging people to take extra care when exercing near water.

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Published: 29 April 2020

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