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Even boat trips have sales

JANUARY is of course the month of sales—with even boat trip organisers having special offers.

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Published: 09 January 2017

Paddle broken for at least four years

Whilst all attempts to get our waterways repaired and back into action should be applauded, the length of time taken to repair the paddle at Woodend Lock pales into insignificance compared to a similar problem at Lock 3 at Lapworth on the Stratford Canal, writes Mike Spick.

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Published: 08 January 2017

If you find a set of keys...'

IT IS very doubtful, until the Grand Union Canal at Warwick is dredged, but should you find a set of keys in the canal they will belong to Graham.

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Published: 08 January 2017

Sunk boat to be removed

THE narrowboat that sank at Swarkestone Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal is to be removed.

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Published: 06 January 2017

Wood End paddle to be repaired!

ROGER FOX tells us he could hardly believe his eyes when he read yesterday's Stoppage Notice from CaRT.

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Published: 06 January 2017

Bridgewater Canal closed for four months

IF YOU are planning a trip to the northern canals this year, or vice versa, via the Bridgewater Canal—forget it!

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Published: 06 January 2017

Safety on the Water event

THE Leicestershire Fire and Rescue in partnership with British Waterways Marinas Ltd have organised a Safety on the Water event.

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Published: 05 January 2017

HS2 and the Chesterfield Canal

THERE is a consultation about the Government's preferred route through South Yorkshire for the proposed new High Speed Railway line, HS2, which closes on 9th March 2017, and affects the Chesterfield Canal.

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Published: 05 January 2017

Coroner stops inquest into drowning

THE coroner holding the inquest into the drowning of a young boy in the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, stopped it after hearing the boy had been pushed into the waterway.

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Published: 05 January 2017

Boaters in fear at four knife attacks

RESIDENT boaters at Hackney Wick on the Lea Navigation are in fear after a spate of knife-point muggings around the towpath.
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Published: 04 January 2017

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