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Today is the big day

TODAY (Thursday 12th January) is the day that Canal & River Trust says that it is going to repair the broken paddle at Wood End Lock, [Trent & Mersey Canal] writes T. Lang.

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Published: 12 January 2017

More facilities for White Mills Marina

THE new White Mills Marina at Earls Barton on the Nene can now start Phase two of its development after the news that it has a successful grant funding.

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Published: 12 January 2017

Hydroelectric plant opened

THE Canal & River Trust has opened a hydroelectric plant on the overspill of Killington Reservoir, that it owns.

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Published: 11 January 2017

Rochdale to re-open

THE Rochdale Canal that was closed before Christmas after a vehicle struck Chelburn Bridge (42) is to be temporarily re-opened.

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Published: 11 January 2017

Not told about Bridgewater closure

IN A stoppage notice Canal & River Trust told yesterday that it has 'become aware' that the Bridgewater Canal will be closed until June due to bridge works.

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Published: 11 January 2017

Woodend Lock paddle repair

THE Woodend Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, but boaters who use the lock will be pleased!

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Published: 11 January 2017

Email: Reducing trips price is good idea

I believe that Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust offering boat trips into the tunnels at less than half price in January is a good idea as January is hardly a month when people want to take to the canals.

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Published: 09 January 2017

Property with moorings for sale

SHOULD you be interested in buying a canal-side property with mooring, there is one for sale at Wychnor by the Trent & Mersey Canal.

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Published: 09 January 2017

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

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