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Back pumping fails again

THE back pumping system on the Tinsley Flight on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation has failed again.

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Published: 19 November 2015

Email: Danger of carbon monoxide

I was not surprised to read of the concern about petrol generators on boats, and a boat moored next to me showed just how dangerous they are.

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Published: 18 November 2015

Mon & Brec leaks again

OVER the years the Mon & Brec Canal has been renowned for its leaks, having been built, we are informed, on sandy soil, and has now 'sprung' another leak.

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Published: 18 November 2015

Temporary Caen Hill opening

OWING to the build-up of boats wanting to pass through Caen Hill Flight on the Kennet & Avon Canal, there is to be a temporary opening.

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Published: 18 November 2015

Email: Causing concern

Just read your news this morning about the murder of a boy on the Leeds & Liverpool towpath, which is really shocking, happening to a 16 years old and must be causing concern at Canal & River Trust who are championing the towpaths as a peaceful haven, or something like that.

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Published: 16 November 2015

Email: A bit of a racket

I have one of those 'vintage' engines in the boat that I purchased early this year, a two cylinder one, that I have to admit does cause a bit of a racket when opening-up, and though I don't mind it, my wife does, she believing that it is selfish to others to make them suffer such a noise.

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Published: 16 November 2015

Boy shot dead on towpath

A MURDER enquiry has been launched after a 16 years old boy was shot on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath and was pronounced dead in hospital.

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Published: 16 November 2015

Taking over the Great Ouse

A J FARTHING describes Peter Ford's comments as a 'diatribe' [the Great Ouse Boating Association wanting the Canal & River Trust to take it over] whether others will attach that description to a factual account of the situation is up to them, writes Tony Collins.

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Published: 16 November 2015

Stoppage worse than expected

THE stoppage on the Huddersfield Narrow that was listed for one day, then four days, will now be for three weeks.

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Published: 13 November 2015

Out of touch with reality

I HAVE just read a copy of GOBA News, [Great Ouse Boating Association] concerning the transfer of the Great Ouse from the Environment Agency to Canal & River Trust, and I can only believe the writers are completely out of touch with reality. writes James Henry.

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Published: 13 November 2015

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