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Victor: Headless chicken

AS FAR as the emergency at Whaley Bridge is concerned, Canal & River Trust is behaving like a headless chicken in not knowing what to do next.

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Published: 04 August 2019

'Wellbeing by water' not on its agenda today

 UNPRECEDENTED rainfall it has been, but questions must be asked of CaRT about the maintenance regime and inspection of this very old design of [Whaley Bridge] dam, writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 03 August 2019

Chickens (more like Vultures) coming home to roost...

THE Whaley Bridge dam collapse hopefully will lead to serious questions being asked as to CaRT's fitness for purpose as custodians of the UK canal system, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 03 August 2019

CaRT closes Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals

THE Canal & River Trust has decided to close both the Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals.

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Published: 02 August 2019

Whaley Bridge flood could affect canal

THOUGH at present the broken reservoir dam is holding at Whaley Bridge, should it give way it is expected it will flood the Peak Forest Canal.

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Published: 02 August 2019

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

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