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Took the wrong arch

ALL of us who have cruised the Avon know to keep to the marked navigation arch when passing under Bidford Bridge, but one boater thought better—and paid the price.

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Published: 05 March 2015

Email: Give 'em a windlass

Oh great. You have just slogged up Bosley Locks on a hot mid-summer day (okay, I'm a glass half-full person).

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Published: 05 March 2015

That intriging wording

I SUSPECT that what is behind the somewhat intriguing wording (Discarded) lies in the issue that CaRT cannot always remove an item that is in the canal, writes Mike Todd.

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Published: 05 March 2015

Do they contribute?

The petition drawn up by The National Bargee Travellers Association in opposition to CaRT's enforcement of continuous cruising rules states:

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Published: 04 March 2015

CaRT take a leaf out of Asda's book

ANY of you who have shopped at Asda will be aware of its 'Greeters'—people welcoming you to its stores.

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Published: 04 March 2015

Discarded?

YOU really have to wonder at the phrasing of Stoppage Notices these days from Canal & River Trust.
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Published: 04 March 2015

Rules according to the 'Bargees'

BOAT dwellers without home moorings who cruise in a limited area are complying with the law, contrary to Victor's assertion (1st March, Best 'own goal' yet?) writes Pamela Smith, 'Chair', National Bargee Travellers Association.

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Published: 04 March 2015

More Regent's mooring

MORE visitor moorings are being created on the Regents Canal, with work starting at the end of March.
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Published: 04 March 2015

Birmingham leak repaired by Easter

THE hole that has appeared in the canal bed of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near Gas Street Basin should be repaired by Easter, Canal & River Trust have advised.

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Published: 04 March 2015

Python in Leeds & Liverpool Canal

A DEAD python has been found floating in the Leeds & Liverpool measuring 16ft, and it is not known if there are others.

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Published: 04 March 2015

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