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Fire closes Rochdale at Hebden Bridge

A MASSIVE canal side mill fire at Hebden Bridge has closed the Rochdale Canal.

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Published: 02 August 2019

Wheaton Aston Lock operating on a wing and a prayer!

AFTER realising that Wheaton Aston Lock is in dire straits CaRT has admitted the failing cill could need an 'emergency closure'.

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Published: 01 August 2019

Not all 'plain sailing'

I CAN understand people saying that prospective boat buyers should hire one first to see if they take to it, writes John Bowden.

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Published: 01 August 2019

Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival back for second year

AFTER it success last year attracting hundreds of walkers the Chesterfield Canal Walking Festival is back for a second year.

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Published: 01 August 2019

Bailiffs close down Sawley Marina boatyard

THE boatyard at Sawley Marina is now fenced off with its contents under the jurisdiction of the Court.

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Published: 31 July 2019

Did not research first

Josie Blackburn’s story [Worst decision we ever made] is extremely sad for her and her family, but it amazes me that they didn’t research the inland waterways more carefully, writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 31 July 2019

A different experience

WHILE I feel sorry for the travails of Josie Blackburn our experience was completely different, writes Victor Hyde.

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Published: 31 July 2019

Severe flooding swamps northern canals

HEAVY rain in the North has caused severe flooding of the waterways.

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Published: 29 July 2019

Taking issue with Victor

I must take issue with Victor regarding his article 'We are on our own', writes Brian Jarrett.

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Published: 29 July 2019

The worst decision we ever made

AS YOU champion boaters I don't expect this article will see the light of day, writes Josie Blackburn.

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Published: 29 July 2019

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