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The same with the Droitwich Canal

THE fact that the Canal & River Trust took such credit for the restoration of the Grantham Canal in that report is no surprise to me, writes William Ford.

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Published: 23 January 2020

Waste of chippings

IT'S SO good to see the work going on at the Coventry Canal cutting back the overhanging trees and shrubs on this stretch of canal, writes Brian D Jarrett.

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Published: 22 January 2020

Flaws in Highways England taking over CART bridges

THERE are a number of major flaws to the suggestion to transfer ownership (and therefore, responsibility for maintenance and repair) to the Highways Agency (which is now called Highways England), writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 22 January 2020

Decade old waterfront scheme resurrected

IT WAS over a decade ago that Fenland Council put forward its waterfront scheme for the Nene at Wisbech, that came to nought.

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Published: 22 January 2020

Drinkwater Lift Bridge disappears!

DRINKWATER Lift Bridge on the South Oxford has disappeared!

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Published: 20 January 2020

Still no repair for canal bridge (2)

SO REPAIR to [Ivinghoe] bridge is delayed because of the possibility of disturbing bats, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 20 January 2020

Gloucester warehouses to be hotel

THREE of the historic Gloucester Docks warehouses could soon become a massive hotel.

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Published: 20 January 2020

Victor: CaRT take credit for Grantham Canal restoration

WOULD you credit that Canal & River Trust would have Nottinghamshire Live believe that it was responsible for the restoration of the Grantham Canal?

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Published: 19 January 2020

Canal bridges to Highways Agency

I THOUGHT it a good suggestion by Brian Jarrett concerning canal bridges, writes James Henry.

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Published: 17 January 2020

Bridges should be rebuilt to modern standard

I SENT an email to CART some years ago regarding listed bridges carrying roads over our canals and also locks made from modern durable materials, writes Brian D Jarrett.

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Published: 17 January 2020

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