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Thames lock and weir staff could strike

THE WEIR and lock keepers on the Thames are to be balloted for industrial action over safety concerns.

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Published: 19 March 2025

Stranded deer rescued from Grand Union Canal

A STRANDED DEER was rescued by firefighters last week after it went into the water.

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Published: 19 March 2025

Canal & River Trust to rebuild burnt-out pumping station

THE PUMPING station at Linslade on the Grand Union Canal was destroyed by arson last July.

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Published: 19 March 2025

Will this be the end of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal?

A DECISION by Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) means that Canal & River Trust can no longer take water from the Usk to feed the Monmouth & Brecon Canal.

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Published: 17 March 2025

Grannie Boat tells of unsafe workmanship

ONCE AGAIN I commend you on a fantastic job, reporting on real life issues we face on the waterways.

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Published: 17 March 2025

Boaters stuck on Weaver yet again

THIS WEEKEND once again saw boats stuck on the Weaver as the Anderton Boat Lift had failed.

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Published: 17 March 2025

New Severn Diglis Canal Walk named as the best

THE NEW DIGLIS Canal Walk has been named the best walk in the West Midlands by the Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 17 March 2025

Victor tells of more delay to Anderton Boat Lift repairs

WHEN THE Canal & River Trust announced the future stoppage to repair the Anderton Boat Lift it omitted to tell that it relied on getting cash from the Heritage Fund.

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Published: 16 March 2025

New stadium to be delivered via Manchester Ship Canal

IT IS TOLD that Manchester United new stadium will be built in the 'modular' style, then shipped to its destination via the Manchester Ship Canal.

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Published: 14 March 2025

Luxury 'residence' for sale on the Thames

SHOULD ANY liveaboard want more space yet still want to live on the water there is a very exclusive houseboat for sale on the Thames.

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Published: 14 March 2025

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