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Put someone capable in charge

IN THE days of British Waterways we cannot recollect a single error in its stoppage notices, though of course there were nowhere near as many as at present.

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Published: 22 August 2018

Wasps nest in a lock beam

IT IS not saying much for the condition of a lock beam when it will accomodate a wasps nest!

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Published: 21 August 2018

Carbon monoxide alarms to become mandatory

A CONSULTATION now in progress proposes that BSS requirements for carbon monoxide alarms on boats becomes mandatory.

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Published: 21 August 2018

Rise in magnet fishing causing concern

THE rise in magnet fishing in the canals is causing concern to the authorities after grenades and guns are being dragged out by the strong magnets.

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Published: 21 August 2018

Ure closed until middle of September

THE Canal & River Trust state that owing to a boat 'partially sunk' in a Ure Navigation lock, it will be closed until the middle of September.

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Published: 21 August 2018

Clean air strategy will affect boats

THE government's new clean air strategy will affect boating as it means something must be done to combat their pollution.

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Published: 21 August 2018

Victor: Why the delays?

HAVE you have ever wondered why, when things break on the waterways, it takes so long to repair?

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Published: 19 August 2018

Could have saved a great deal of water

AS A MIDDLEWICH resident and former narrowboat owner I took great interest in the breach of the Middlewich Branch, writes, Joseph Graton.

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Published: 17 August 2018

Pumping past the Middlewich breach

AT LAST Canal & River Trust has decided to install pumps to bypass the breach on the Middlewich Branch.

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Published: 17 August 2018

NABO respondss to EA licence increases

THE National Association of Boat Owners has responded to the proposed year on year hike of Environment Agency boat licence costs.

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Published: 17 August 2018

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Latest

  • Deeply regret but illness causes lack of publication
  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • CafĂ© turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed

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