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What's the real reason?

ONCE again the Leeds & Liverpool is closed, and again a 'boat strike' is being blamed, but what is the real reason for the failure?

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Published: 23 October 2017

Boat joy-riding and torching on the increase

RIVER CANAL RESCUE have warned that with the increase in the number of boats being torched or taken by joy riders, boat and marina owners should be extra vigilant.

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Published: 23 October 2017

Canalside windmill for sale

A VERY unusual canalside residence by the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal is for sale.

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Published: 23 October 2017

When was the law changed?

We have recently enjoyed a cruise down the Staffs & Worcs. down to the village of Whittington bridge 28 and went to the old Whittington Inn, now called The Manor House.

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Published: 23 October 2017

Spare a though for hire companies

Whilst fully appreciating and sympathising with the plight of owners/boaters, spare a thought for the hire companies, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 23 October 2017

Little attempt at dialogue with boaters

I well remember the new Chief Executive Officer Richard Parry when he first arrived on the scene as to me, he was a breath of fresh air, Writes T. Lang.

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Published: 23 October 2017

Victor: Pity your waterways

PITY your waterways indeed, for again Canal & River Trust is keeping up its policy of spending less on its winter maintenance of its ever failing waterways.

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Published: 22 October 2017

London Mayor wants powers to control boat emissions

THE London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, well known for his anti emissions policy for vehicles, now has his eye on boats using the city's waterways.

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Published: 20 October 2017

All for nought

I wonder if Canal & River Trust first contacted the Mayor of London before it released its new London Mooring Strategy?

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Published: 20 October 2017

It must be catching

With the IWA associating with Canal & River Trust, the Trust's propensity for exaggeration must be catching, writes James Henry.

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Published: 20 October 2017

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