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Cycling boater flung into canal

WITHOUT warning, thugs grabbed a boater who was cycling on the towpath of the Grand Union Canal in London and flung him and his bike into the waterway.

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Published: 02 March 2016

Lifesaver Fire Blanket recall too

Following hot on the heels of the recall of potentially dangerous gas regulators, we are told fire blankets too have a potential safety issue, and are being recalled.

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Published: 02 March 2016

Recall of potentially dangerous gas regulators

Clesse Industries are recalling models of its gas regulators as it has concerns of their safety as they can fail in certain operational and environmental conditions, such as in boats.

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Published: 02 March 2016

Clean for the Queen

I clearly remember some years ago an organised litter-pick along a mile of Grand Union towing path.

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Published: 02 March 2016

Ice and blacking

LAST year, when I took my boat out for blacking, I was interested to see the waterline as I had done about 20 miles of ice breaking (a good 1 inch thick) the year before, writes Maffi Oxford.

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Published: 02 March 2016

No boat safety scheme

EVEN though two people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat on Lake Windermere, the Lake District National Park Authority will not adopt a recommended boat safety scheme.

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Published: 29 February 2016

CaRT should be ashamed

I HAVE just read your most disturbing news that part of the BCN is recognised as the fourth grottiest place in the country, and to my mind it should be stated that the people at Canal & River Trust should be ashamed writes James Henry.

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Published: 29 February 2016

Quandary over dogs in Ashton Canal

THERE is a quandary over two collie dogs discovered in the lock on Ashton Canal at Droyslden yesterday (Sunday).

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Published: 29 February 2016

Another boat hung-up

THERE is another boat hung-up in a lock—on the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Published: 26 February 2016

Worcester & Birmingham to be closed

THE Worcester & Birmingham Canal is to be closed at Sidbury Lock (3) owing to a large void appearing in the towpath, and it sinking.

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Published: 26 February 2016

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