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Aylesbury Arm collapsing

ONCE again the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal is collapsing, with a limit now to boats of no more than 2ft 6ins draught.

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Published: 02 December 2016

Email: Cheap CO detectors

I thought it a shame that John Howard's otherwise excellent recent piece in narrowboatworld about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) on boats was let down by his statement that he had bought CO detectors 'off eBay, for a little over £5.00 each'.

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Published: 01 December 2016

Sixth Gold Award for Mercia

Mercia Marina's bee conservation drive has landed it a Special Distinction in this year's annual David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme.

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Published: 01 December 2016

Set for transformation

SCOTTISH Canals have revealed that the Union Canal at Fountainbridge is set for transformation.

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Published: 01 December 2016

Not 30 miles away

I think that David Cooke who is building the new marina at Wooton Wawen on the Stratford Canal is stretching it a bit telling that there are only two mooring available within 30 miles, writes Joe Eastmead.

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Published: 01 December 2016

Celebrations at the Falkirk Wheel

NO SANTA this year at Scotland's Falkirk Wheel, but the wheel itself will be open over the holidays with a festive menu.
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Published: 01 December 2016

Another Santa trip

MANY organisations are offering Santa trips, with another organised on the Coventry Canal offered by the Living Environment Trust.

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Published: 30 November 2016

Businesses forced out by waterside development

THE waterside development by the Grand Union Canal in Leicester is having a bad effect on businesses that are being forced out to make way for the scheme.

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Published: 30 November 2016

The dangers of carbon monoxide

I READ with interest the various recent contributions regarding carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning on boats, and especially the effect of other boats' smoke (both chimneys and exhausts) on those living aboard, writes John Howard.

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Published: 30 November 2016

Light you boat for a free meal

SAWLEY Marina on the Trent is offering a free two course Christmas meal for four for the boat showing the best Christmas lights.

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Published: 30 November 2016

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