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What rubbish!

TODAY'S level of journalism leaves a great deal to be desired, with ridiculous stories being published, but one last Friday by Topix Hertfordshire is amongst the worst.

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Published: 01 April 2015

Collapsed culvert.

THE closure of the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was caused by the collapse of a culvert beneath the waterway.

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Published: 01 April 2015

Rain closes navigation

THE heavy rain that is at present falling all over the county has caused all the flood gates on the Aire & Calder Navigation to be closed.

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Published: 01 April 2015

Narcissistic comment

I CANNOT allow the article by John Wallace, 'Timothy and Pru a danger' to go unchallenged, writes Pam Pickett.

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Published: 01 April 2015

Should be banned?

Having just watched the latest offering from this often entertaining series, [Timothy and Pru West] I am beginning to agree with those that wish to ban these two from the inland waterways.

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Published: 01 April 2015

It disappeared!

THE Canal & River Trust have now responded to a request for a copy of its ‘secret' agreement with boater Andy Wingfield, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 01 April 2015

Started early

About James Henry wondering if we would get to the end of the week without another stoppage—afraid not.

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Published: 30 March 2015

Spring is sprung

SPRING is sprung, boats are moving and it would seem that it is not only speeding cyclists that are out and about on the canals writes Orph Mable.

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Published: 30 March 2015

Recreating the past

A CREW of volunteers from the construction industry will be taking to the Grand Union Canal next month to recreate the demanding journeys made by 19th Century bargees in a bid to raise cash for two charities.

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Published: 30 March 2015

Peak Forest closure

THE 'leak' on the Peak Forest Canal is to be patched to enable boaters to use the canal over the Easter period but will then be closed for a more permanent repair.

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Published: 30 March 2015

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