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Took a month to remove sunken boat

THOUGH Canal & River Trust issued a notice that a sunken boat 'is due to be removed soon within the next few days', it took a month before it was lifted out.

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Published: 31 May 2017

Lycra louts on water

THE upgrade to the towpaths into cycle tracks gave us the Lycra louts of cyclists, and it seems with the push to encourage more canoeists to the canals is bringing with it Lycra louts on water, writes Brian Hawkins.

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Published: 29 May 2017

What has changed?

We often meet canoeists on the Staffs & Worcs above the junctions, and they are always in a party of mostly young ages with someone in charge.

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Published: 29 May 2017

Victor: Did you believe it?

YES, you have guessed what I am referring to—the claim by Cart that  boaters satisfaction with its waterways has increased in the past year together with the number who think that the upkeep of the waterways has continued to improve.

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Published: 28 May 2017

An increase in satisfaction of the waterways!

THE Canal & River Trust tell us that it’s latest Boat Owners’ Views survey shows that boaters satisfaction with its waterways has increased in the past year together with the proportion of boaters who would recommend the charity’s waterways to others and the number who think that the upkeep of the waterways has continued to improve.

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Published: 27 May 2017

Not the way to behave

I too have had problems with canoeists on the Llangollen, where it seems they are being encouraged by Canal & River Trust, it building slipways for them.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Problems selling canalside homes

THOUGH Phase two of Brentford Lock West canalside development was launched to the market in February this year, many of its apartments are still unsold.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Another canoe incident

WE HAD another incident involving canoeists at Platt Lane Bridge where a new low towpath has been constructed, possibly to make launching a canoe easier, writes Graham Booth.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Real Ale & Cider Festival

THE Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust is staging its 4th Real Ale & Cider Festival at its canalside location by the Black Country Living Museum.

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Published: 26 May 2017

Has it gone completely crackers?

I WAS absolutely amazed to read that CaRT is not only now allowing canoeists on the aqueduct of the Llangollen Canal but also in its narrow tunnels, writes T Lang.

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Published: 25 May 2017

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