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The boat explosion

THOUGH THE BOAT EXPLOSION occurred in August and was reported in early September, we thought this of interest so have included now.

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Published: 24 September 2025

Recent rainfall has no effect on stoppages

 THE STOPPAGES BY shortage of rain are still in force with all the recent rainfall having no effect.

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Published: 24 September 2025

Gate left open excuse again

THE CANAL & RIVER TRUST is still using its 'gate left open' excuse for drained pounds.

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Published: 24 September 2025

Canal & River Trust tell of its winter works

The trust has outlined its winter works programme.

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Published: 24 September 2025

Winner of River Canal Rescue competition

The winner has been announced of the August competition of River Canal Rescue, celebrating its long history.

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Published: 11 September 2025

Severn Trent gets the Caldon Water

I have been chuntering about this and really wish I’d not spotted it. writes Roger Baker.

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Published: 11 September 2025

Victor reckons it fools no one

HERE WE HAVE a situation where writers tell of having to let water down daily as it leaks down to Shadehouse Lock at Fradley.

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Published: 06 September 2025

When canal closures turn boat deliveries Into epic voyages

WHEN CHRISTINA EVANS ordered a brand-new Sailaway from Collingwood Boat Builders of Liverpool, she expected an easy handover.

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Published: 06 September 2025

Two boat sink after explosion

TWO BOATS HAVE SUNK and others have been damaged after an explosion.

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Published: 05 September 2025

What a laugh!

There is nothing so sure than that much vaunted phrase 'Better by water' is a laugh! Writes T. Lang.

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Published: 05 September 2025

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