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If all fenced off

Despite the stupidity of Manchester’s councillors who want to have the canal fenced off, imagine what an oasis of tranquillity it would be if all city canals were fenced off to everyone bar boaters? Writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 20 April 2018

"Fence off all the Manchester canals!"

THE cry from councillors of Manchester City Council is "Fence off all the Manchester canals to save lives!"

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Published: 19 April 2018

Marple Flight remains closed

THE promised opening of the Marple Flight for May Bank Holiday will not now take place.

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Published: 19 April 2018

Thieves steal narrowboat then trash it

A NARROWBOAT was stolen from its moorings at Saxilby taken on a six miles joyride then trashed.

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Published: 18 April 2018

Smart cards intoduced for lock passages

WATERWAYS Ireland has introduced smart cards to pay for boat passages through its locks.

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Published: 18 April 2018

No flexibility

My thanks to Graham Booth for reminding me of the reason for the two night restriction at Llangollen, writes David Hymers.

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Published: 18 April 2018

Cutting mooring times

A SIMILAR thing happened down here in Cropredy. [Cutting mooring times at Llangollen.] Writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 18 April 2018

Broken bridge closes Northampton Arm

A BROKEN lift bridge on the Northampton Arm has closed the connection between the Grand Union and the Nene.

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Published: 18 April 2018

Minworth Lock repair failed

THE recent repair of Minworth Lock 2 on the Birmingham & Fazely Canal has failed, with a closure now in force.

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Published: 16 April 2018

Another drunk boater drowns

 A BOATER staggering back to his berth after a drunken night out fell in the marina and drowned.

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Published: 16 April 2018

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