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Fence erected where boy drowned

A FENCE is being erected at the weir on the Trent by Beeston Marina after a boy drowned after entering the water.

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Published: 07 August 2017

Statistics a powerful weapon

READING Victor's comments on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal brought to mind the information I had gathered at its restoration, which in hindsight shows again the use of statistics to achieve a goal, writes Archer Townrow.

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Published: 07 August 2017

Victor: So now its ferns

I BELIEVE that every boater—providing his/her boat is not too long—should try the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

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Published: 06 August 2017

Selfish 'middle moorers'

MIDDLE moorers, that is boaters who find a space, no matter how big, and moor in the middle of it are, as far as I'm concerned, just plain ignorant and selfish, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Abuser moored selfishly himself

WE TOO had  problems with a selfish moorer last week on the Shroppie, writes Richard Hall.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Electrical thoughts

HAVING seen the myriad of silly aspects of the ‘all electric’ policies being mooted in the press and from Government officials. I must admit that it is all beyond my understanding, writes Orph Mable.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Kennet & Avon Canal reopens

THE Kennet & Avon Canal that was closed again at Croften  due to a broken lock collar has now reopened.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Walsall Canal balance beam replaced

THE Walsall Canal has now re-opened after a new balance beam has been fitted to the top lock of the Walsall Flight.

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Published: 04 August 2017

Saving space can be a problem

Whilst I can but agree with Kevin McNiff about selfish moorers who take up the space of two boats thus preventing another boat mooring, there is sometimes a reason for not being so close, writes Douglas Strong.

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Published: 03 August 2017

Selfish moorers

IT WAS relative bliss to have cruised the BCN during and after our Rally in Stourbridge, but now we’re back in la la land and on a mooring in Alvecote Marina for a 10 days mid trip layover, writes Kevin McNiff.

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Published: 03 August 2017

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