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Suspicious device closes Stourbridge Canal

THE Canal & River Trust has closed the Stourbridge Canal as a suspicious device has been discovered.

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Published: 14 August 2017

Problem with rowers

ROWERS, as opposed to canoeists, do not, and can not use canals, due to blindingly obvious width restrictions, writes Geoff Low.

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Published: 14 August 2017

Possibility of Stratford to Grand Union link

From my memory a far greater obstacle to this project will be Warwick Castle who objected the first time. Perhaps Merlin Entertainments who own/run this along with Alton Towers and many other theme parks will be more accommodating especially if they want favourable treatment elsewhere.

Martin Hunt

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Published: 14 August 2017

Victor: Restricting the AGM

THERE were a few 'fireworks' at the Annual General Meeting of the Canal & River Trust last year, so surprise, surprise, attendance this time is rather limited and not too easy to obtain.

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Published: 13 August 2017

Possibility of Stratford to Grand Union link

IT WAS some 30 years ago that the Avon Navigation Trust proposed plans to extend the navigational Avon from Stratford to link up with the Grand Union Canal and now there is a further proposal.

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Published: 11 August 2017

No problem with canoes

I HAVE to admit that I have no problem whatsoever with canoes on the canals, it is rowers that bother me writes Vic Creedy.

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Published: 11 August 2017

Very welcome indeed at White Mills Marina

AFTER struggling with the tide to get off the Ouse, a couple were glad to get into a marina on the Nene, where they tell us they were made very welcome indeed.

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Published: 11 August 2017

New Junction Canal now open

Quick attention to Sykehouse Road Bridge on the New Junction Canal after a heavy goods vehicle has damaged the barrier, means it is now working and the navigation open.

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Published: 11 August 2017

Investigation shows carbon monoxide killed boater

THE Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has today published its report following an investigation into the fatal accident which occurred on board the motor cruiser Vasquez.

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Published: 10 August 2017

Not so many

There is one thing for sure, the Lee Navigation towpath won't be getting its millions of visitors so proclaimed by the Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 10 August 2017

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