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Bad legislation

THE proposed banning orders being considered by the Oxford City Council concerning mooring and boats has prompted Bill Ridgeway to write:

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Published: 10 August 2016

Something wrong somewhere

I  FOUND your news that the Kennet & Avon Canal had been closed nine times in such a short time absolutely shocking, writes James Henry.

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Published: 08 August 2016

Horses on the towpaths

THOUGH towpaths where obviously constructed for the use of horses, they are no longer allowed, with of course the exception of a traditional boat being pulled by one.

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Published: 08 August 2016

Banning orders against Oxford boaters

OXFORD City Council plans to ban excessive noise, smoke and unauthorised mooring of boats from the city's waterways using 'Public Spaces Protection Orders' (PSPOs).

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Published: 08 August 2016

More delay on K&A opening

THE cause of the closure on the Kennet & Avon Canal, is a broken pump at Bradford on Avon Lock, that cannot be repaired in situ, so there will be a delay in re-opening the navigation.

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Published: 08 August 2016

Huddersfield canal closed

QUICKLY following on from Victor's remarks this morning (Sunday) concerning the many stoppages on the Kennet & Avon and Huddersfield canals, it has just been announced that Loco Bridge on the Huddersfield Broad has failed.

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Published: 07 August 2016

Unreadable notice puts family in river danger

THE lack of maintenance these days not only causes the seemingly endless stoppages as the the waterway infrastructure fails, but allowing important warning signs to become unreadable puts boats in real danger.

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Published: 06 August 2016

Stuck on the tidal Trent

IF YOU are planning to use Keadby Lock on the tidal Trent during August, make sure of your dates, as the lock could be closed.
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Published: 05 August 2016

The importance of the Shroppie

OVER the past few months there have been many news items of stoppages, mostly lasting at least a day or two, but it seems that as far as stoppages are concerned the Shropshire Union Canal is different.

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Published: 05 August 2016

L&L anniversary celebrated

THE 200th anniversary of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is being celebrated with a ceremonial boat journey along the waterway from Leeds to Liverpool.

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Published: 05 August 2016

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