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It's started—Rochdale already closed through lack of water

LAST year was the worst ever for closures of the northern canals, and it looks like it will be the same again, with the Rochdale Canal closed yesterday.

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Published: 22 April 2019

David: Spring cruise

OUR Spring cruise has taken us up the Grand Union via Hatton, down the South Stratford and then down the Avon.

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Published: 22 April 2019

Victor: Not looking good

FOR many boaters this week-end is the start of their boating season, but alas, things are not looking too good.

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Published: 21 April 2019

Pump failure could affect BCNS rally

IT'S EASTER weekend the start of 'the boating season for many boater', writes Brian Jarrett.

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Published: 21 April 2019

87th Manchester canal drowning 'accidental'

AN INQUEST into a drowning in Manchester's Rochdale Nine last June heard it was the 87th in the area since 2007.

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Published: 19 April 2019

Survey shows value of Montgomery Canal Triathlon

THE survey taken at last year’s Montgomery Canal Triathlon showed how popular it is and its value to the local community.

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Published: 19 April 2019

Learn to look after your boat and engine

THE River Canal Rescue has  just three spaces left on its boat and engine maintenance course.

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Published: 19 April 2019

North Stratford Canal closed

THE North Stratford Canal is closed at  Lapworth Flight.

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Published: 19 April 2019

Fire pollution material draining into Trent

A MASSIVE fire by the side of the Trent at Newark is causing pollution draining into the river.

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Published: 18 April 2019

Three out of four pumps failed

ONLY three of the four pumps supplying the Wolverhampton Level is working.

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Published: 18 April 2019

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