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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THE cry from councillors of Manchester City Council is "Fence off all the Manchester canals to save lives!"
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THE promised opening of the Marple Flight for May Bank Holiday will not now take place.
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A NARROWBOAT was stolen from its moorings at Saxilby taken on a six miles joyride then trashed.
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WATERWAYS Ireland has introduced smart cards to pay for boat passages through its locks.
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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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A SIMILAR thing happened down here in Cropredy. [Cutting mooring times at Llangollen.] Writes Kevin McNiff.
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A BROKEN lift bridge on the Northampton Arm has closed the connection between the Grand Union and the Nene.
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THE recent repair of Minworth Lock 2 on the Birmingham & Fazely Canal has failed, with a closure now in force.
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A BOATER staggering back to his berth after a drunken night out fell in the marina and drowned.
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