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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

Leeds & Liverpool Canal drying-out

ALL ALONG THE Leeds & Liverpool Canal are drained pounds.

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Published: 05 September 2025

More development by the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

IF AN APPLICATION is successful it would see 28 large homes by the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Barnoldswick.

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Published: 05 September 2025

Lock repair unsuccessful on the Shroppie

NORTHGATE BOTTOM LOCK on the Shropshire Union Canal failed yesterday.

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Published: 05 September 2025

Spring tides on the Kennet & Avon Canal

A DAMAGED LOCK on the Kennet & Avon Canal is allowing spring tides to affect the canal.

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Published: 05 September 2025

New Trent bridge will be lifted into position

ONE OF THE BIGGEST CRANES in the world will be used to lift a new bridge over the Trent.

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Published: 04 September 2025

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