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Take-over is not in boaters interest

I WILL first admit that I am no longer a member of the Inland Waterways Association, and refused to renew my subs after in joined with Canal & River Trust, as I have since found out so did many others, writes Paul Dakin.

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Published: 11 December 2017

More complaints for Richard

MANY boaters, so concerned at the way that Canal & River Trust is progressing  are now contacting its Chief Executive Richard Parry direct, in the hope that something can be achieved, with Brian Jarrett the latest, with his email reproduced:

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Published: 11 December 2017

Pump breakdown causes Grand Union Canal restrictions

THERE are restrictions in force on the summit level at Tring on the Grand Union Canal as the pump supplying the water has broken down.

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Published: 11 December 2017

Victor: Cart reticent of telling of its EA take-over

DEFINITELY bucking its trend, Cart is now keeping a very low profile indeed over its claim to the Environmental Agency navigations.

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Published: 10 December 2017

NABO against CaRT take-over of EA navigations

THE National Association of Boat Owners is against the proposed take-over by Canal & River Trust of the Environmental Agency's navigations and concerned that it has not been consulted, so has informed the All Party Parliamentary Group for Waterways of its concerns by the following email:

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Published: 10 December 2017

The magic has gone!

AFTER boating for three months every year for 13 years and living aboard for the last three years we have sold our boat because the magic and serenity of the canals has disappeared in recent years, writes John Wallace.

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Published: 08 December 2017

Brew with a view at White Mills Marina

THE Boathouse at White Mills Marina is now complete and open for business both for its moorers and visitors.

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Published: 08 December 2017

Peak Forest Canal closed until March


THOUGH Canal & River Trust promised that the failed lock on the Marple Flight would be repaired and open in January, this has been but back until March.

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Published: 08 December 2017

Fire destroys cruiser

A FIRE on a cruiser moored on the Thames, last night (Thursday) at Kingston left it completely destroyed.

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Published: 08 December 2017

Another new CaRT structure—and more consultation

THIS morning, Canal & River Trust tells us that it has began a three months period of 'internal consultation' about changes to its structures and a significant reduction in the size of its senior management team. 

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Published: 07 December 2017

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