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Encouraging otters or not?

IT WOULD seem that the Canal & River Trust cannot make its mind up about otters.

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Published: 11 February 2019

Unusual finds in Rochdale Nine lock

WITH Duke's Lock (19) open to the public whilst being repaired, plenty of items have come to light.

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Published: 11 February 2019

Victor: How long before we are fenced in?

HOW long will it be before all the canals and rivers going through cities and towns are fenced-off, and us boaters of course fenced in?

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Published: 10 February 2019

Not willing to risk more long stoppages

LAST week-end I managed to reluctantly get a buyer for my narrowboat, selling it at a loss, writes Peter Frome.

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Published: 08 February 2019

Magnet 'fisher' hauls out motorbike from Trent

A MAGNET 'fisher' has hauled out a motorbike from the Trent in Newark.

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Published: 08 February 2019

New dredger for Wey & Arun

IT WAS definitely lift-off for the Wey & Arun Canal Trust's latest restoration project—a 16 tonne dredger.

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Published: 08 February 2019

A good year for the Severn Bore

THIS year is going to be a good year to see the Severn Bore with massive bores in the offing.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Thermal imaging to save drownings

SO MANY people have fallen into Bristol Harbour that thermal imaging has been installed.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Little hope for Marple Flight

IT WAS in July of last year that the Marple Flight on the Peak Forest Canal was closed, but there is little chance of it being re-opened as promised.

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Published: 07 February 2019

Man saved from drowning

A YOUNG man jumping into the Avon at Bath was rescued and is now in hospital.

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Published: 07 February 2019

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  • 'Oh no, not another consultation tells Victor
  • Latest Whitchurch progress report
  • Worry about possible breach at Nantwich
  • Lengthsman 2026: Reimagining Waterways Asset Management
  • More Leeds & Liverpool woes
  • Eight hours of sewage in navigation
  • Again it is two usual stoppages
  • Atherstone Flight reopens with restrictions
  • Overnight tunnel work to save daytime closure
  • Clean-up of the Nene
  • Replacing rail bridge will affect navigation
  • Key developments from the Whitchurch Canal breach
  • Gloucester Docks closed for dredging
  • Winter works programme published
  • A further stoppage on Kennet & Avon Canal
  • Trip hazards causing tripping into canal
  • New Junction Canal could be closed for months
  • The Whitchurch Arm now closed
  • Profiteering at the expence of stranded boaters
  • Narrowboat recovered from Bath Deep Lock

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