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David: Kennet & Avon closures

THE K&A may be falling apart as far as navigation is concerned, with Church Bridge and Guyers lock closed, following the now completed stoppage at Greenham Lock.

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Published: 02 July 2020

Leicester is not a good place to be

WHAT has not appeared to be realised is that Leicester has returned to the situation that prevailed at the start of the original Lockdown, writes Chris Phillips.

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Published: 02 July 2020

Why the fee?

FURTHER to his comments concerning the admin charge for the Anderton Boat Lift, Alfred Overton writes:

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Published: 02 July 2020

Two more navigations closed

FOUR days to the 'Grand Opening' of the navigations next Monday and two more are closed.

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Published: 02 July 2020

Panic over Leicester lockdown

THE Canal & River Trust has gone into panic mode over the government's decision to bring back lockdown in Leicester.

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Published: 01 July 2020

Leeds & Liverpool opening three days earlier

DUE to the improved reservoir water levels the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will now open this coming Friday, the 3rd July.

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Published: 01 July 2020

Who is kidding who?

I SHOULD imagine that many of you saw through that claim of an increase of 315% in hire bookings, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 01 July 2020

No relaxation on the Weaver

THOUGH use of the waterways is getting back to normal, not so on the Weaver.

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Published: 01 July 2020

Liveaboards can claim housing benefit for boat licence fees

THE National Bargee Travellers Association has won a landmark case for liveaboards in that they can now claim housing benefit for boat licence fees.

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Published: 30 June 2020

Kennet & Avon falling apart

TWO more stoppages on the Kennet & Avon Canal are showing the lack of proper maintenance is having effect.

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Published: 30 June 2020

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