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Happiness?

The latest wheeze by Canal & River Trust to gain interest in it's canals by claiming they promote happiness reminds me of that great comedian Ken Dodd, writes Tom Crossley.

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Published: 31 May 2018

Marple Flight open at last—then closed!

IT WAS last Friday when Marple Flight was eventually reopened for navigation but today is again closed!

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Published: 31 May 2018

What complete crap!

THE Canal & River Trust is really exceeding itself with its ludicrous statements.

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Published: 31 May 2018

More barriers wanted for the Rochdale

IN ADDITION to the concrete barrier that has been erected on the Rochdale Nine in Manchester, there are calls for more barriers.

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Published: 31 May 2018

Man arrested for boat fire

A MAN at Middlewich has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a boat at King's Lock.

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Published: 31 May 2018

Chesterfield Canal Festival

THE Chesterfield Canal Trust will hold its Festival at Staveley Town Basin  on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July.

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Published: 31 May 2018

A good Bridgewater event

SALE Cruising Club hosted this years Federation of Bridgewater Cruising Clubs Rally at its club house between the Metro line and the canal at Sale,over the Spring Bank Holiday, writes Doug Wildman.

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Published: 31 May 2018

Steering clear of the summit level

READING Victor's comments on your trip i am glad that you have seen the difference in the Garrison and Camp hill sections, writes Dave Carden.

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Published: 31 May 2018

Victor joins the motorway

NO, NO, NO, not the real motorway but the Oxford Canal link of the Grand Union.

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Published: 29 May 2018

Victor finds it easier going

THE Grand Union Canal after Knowle Flight, as I mentioned, was easier going, yet after Warwick it was better still.

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Published: 25 May 2018

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