Smokeless zones were introduced after a series of serious smogs in the 50's, which caused many deaths. Boats were specifically excluded.
A few smoky stoves might cause a local nuisance, but not a general risk to public health. This may be covered by more recent legislation, and would be treated similarly to noisy neighbours, barking dogs etc.
Paul Robinson
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I WAS beginning to believe that the Inland Waterways Association was now well in the pocket of Cart, but the associations's response to its recent licensing consultation restores my faith.
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SLOWLY but surely the Montgomery Canal is being restored, with the next stage being the rebuilding of the last bridge blockage in Shropshire.
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THE number of drunks staggering into the canals and rivers is infinitesimal in comparison to those staggering into the roads and getting killed.
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THERE are still a few vacancies available on River Canal Rescue boat and engine maintenance and electrics courses.
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THERE is to be yet another 'Boat Owners' Views Survey' by Canal & River Trust, it has been announced this morning.
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LIKE many boaters do, when I drop down on to the Avon at Bath I moor on the handy moorings, but after one particular drunk stumbled into the river and drowned a fence was erected, writes Hugh Parsons.
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THE only reason that I can see why CaRT has done this [charging more for broadbeams] is simply to make more money from boaters, writes Kevin Howell.
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