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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

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

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Latest

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  • 'Small breach' on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
  • Trial measures to support safe navigation at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
  • Another consultation
  • From evidence to action
  • What you missed
  • Trying to keep the boats moving
  • Families and animal lovers invited to free nature day at Stoke Bruerne
  • More good news with canals recovering
  • Canalside café gears up for busy Autumn
  • Closures through low water getting most serious
  • Gate 'structural integrity' closes Froghall Basin Lock
  • Increase in length of stoppage on Kennet & Avon due to low water
  • Man jailed for setting cruiser alight
  • Keadby Rail Draw Bridge stoppage fiasco and Keadby Lock open just four days this month
  • Already been decided
  • Canal & River Trust launches new Restoration Delivery Plan
  • No notice from Canal & River Trust concerning Keadby Rail Bridge closures
  • Good couple of days for the trust
  • Victor tells the trust could have saved millions of gallons of water every day

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