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To large to pass through bridge

THE wide beam boat showed in Kevin McNiff's article has caused problems attempting to cruise the South Oxford.

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Published: 23 January 2019

Magnet 'fisherman' finds haul of weapons

A MAGNET 'fisherman' trawling the Nene has netted a haul of weapons over a 10 miles stretch.

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Published: 23 January 2019

CaRT admits to lack of stoppage notice

CANAL & River Trust has admitted that one of the stoppages at least was not publicised.

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Published: 23 January 2019

Policeman jumps in canal to save woman

A POLICEMAN jumped into the Kennet & Avon Canal and saved a woman from drowning.

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Published: 23 January 2019

Broad beams on all canals?

KEVIN McNiff's obviously well researched article about broad beams on narrow canals creates a worry.

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Published: 22 January 2019

In the hands of the 'experts'

I REALLY must congratulate Kevin McNiff on his excellent article about the decision to allow broad beam boats on the North Oxford, writes Gerry Chapman.

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Published: 22 January 2019

CaRT abdicates responsibility on the North Oxford Canal

THE Waterways Ombudsman decision concerning wide beams on the North Oxford Canal.

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Published: 21 January 2019

Victor: Hiding the facts

THERE is very little doubt that CaRT is hiding the facts about its many stoppages.

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Published: 20 January 2019

Wrapped in cotton wool

FOR many years until last year I cruised the French canals extensively, and can but agree with your correspondents about safety, writes, 'Barney' Collins.

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Published: 18 January 2019

Continuing the trend

THE new series of the television programme Cold Feet took on a normal waterways trend.

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Published: 18 January 2019

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  • The Whitchurch Arm now closed
  • Profiteering at the expence of stranded boaters
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