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Fifth body in Bristol Harbour in five months

THE search for Bristol woman Lily Fenton who went missing last Friday, was called-off on Saturday as her body was discovered in Bristol Harbour.

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Published: 05 June 2017

Richard Branson's houseboat

WE WERE on our way north out of London on the Grand Union on 14th May when we caught up with a push tow at Cowley Lock, writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 05 June 2017

White Mills development progressing

THE  new facilities building at White Mills Marina on the Nene has been started with its foundations all in place.

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Published: 05 June 2017

Victor: Boaters' satisfaction claim not confirmed

LAST Sunday I asked if any of you out there had taken part in Canal & River Trust's Boat Owners’ Views survey, which had stated that 65% of you trust Cart to look after the waterways, and that 76% were happy with your cruising experiences.

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Published: 04 June 2017

Why are they allowed to stay?

Atherstone2TIME and time again we either see or are told of continuously moored boats that are allowed to take up good moorings for months on end—that leaves many to believe that enforcement by CaRT has now stopped.

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Published: 02 June 2017

Why do they need 'sausages'?

I AM amazed at the effort taken by CaRT to anchor their vegetation sausages on the approach to Bedworth, writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 02 June 2017

Do they really know?

WE ARE all aware that there are some really silly contents to the notices sent out to boats by Canal & River Trust, and the latest one telling us to conserve water lives up to expectations.

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Published: 02 June 2017

Paddling from London to Leeds

THERE are two canoeists to look out for as they make their way up the Trent & Mersey to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 02 June 2017

The lock landing at Adderley on the Shroppie

Adderley2017HOW does a single crewed boater get off their boat to do the locks when you turn up and find the lock landing like this? Asks Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 01 June 2017

Speeding towpath cyclist puts another lady in hospital

YET another towpath accident involving a speeding cyclist, who came tearing around a blind corner and knocked a lady over damaging her face.

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Published: 01 June 2017

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