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Email: Gone to its head

I have always made allowances for the state of maintenance, believing that the Canal & River Trust is hampered by lack of funds.

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Published: 25 September 2016

David: Impressed with the Nene

WE SPENT the last part of our summer trip on the Nene and I was impressed with the general condition.
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Published: 23 September 2016

Swing bridge gets repaired

NEEDLESS to say there has been another stoppage on the Kennet & Avon Canal—Sheffield Swing Bridge, that is out of action again.

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Published: 23 September 2016

15 weeks to remove sunken boat

BOATERS are asking why it took over 15 weeks to remove a sunken boat from a major canal route.

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Published: 23 September 2016

Since we have been away...

THE Grand Union Canal was closed at Old Ford Lock (8) at Hackney on Monday until further notice.

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Published: 22 September 2016

No longer 'enforcement'

THE Canal & River Trust (Cart) tells us that it is improving its customer support for boaters, by re-naming its Enforcement Team to 'Boat Licence Customer Support Team!

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Published: 22 September 2016

Email: Totally exasperating

A totally exasperating stunt by CART. [The Ducks at play sign] Somebody in there has firstly not enough to do and secondly too much money to waste.

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Published: 22 September 2016

Money on posters

HAVING read your article 'Cart gone quackery' reminded me of some others I have seen, writes Jennifer MacGillivray.

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Published: 22 September 2016

How it should be done

I TOO have seen this type of lock inspections, (Victor on the Four Counties track) but last week moored above Compton Lock (Staffs & Worcs.) having come from Wolverhampton I saw a Cart operative inspect a lock how it should be done, writes Alan Baker.

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Published: 22 September 2016

Elland Bridge work still in progress

THE work to repair Elland Bridge that spans the Calder & Hebble Navigation is still in progress, with the lifting of the pre-cast arch sections taking place from next week-end.

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Published: 22 September 2016

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