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Racing on towpaths at 'average' of 19mph

IT IS official—the upgraded towpaths are being used for cycle racing, with speeds of an average of 19mph, meaning much higher speeds are obviously being reached.

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Published: 11 February 2015

Email: Not friends

When Canal & River Trust came into being, I became a Friend. I was also a member of the Inland Waterways Association.

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Published: 11 February 2015

Droitwich opens Friday

THE Droitwich Barge Canal that was closed during January owning to a leak at a culvert, will reopen this coming Friday, 13th February.

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Published: 11 February 2015

Big increase in continuous cruisers

THE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) has updated the information available regarding the number of boats without home moorings—continuous cruisers—on its waterways, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 09 February 2015

Cyclists in contention

I JUST cannot understand the dual prong of Canal & River Trust in promoting fast cycling and visitors to its canals, for they are in contention with each other, writes James Henry.

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Published: 09 February 2015

A major 'leak'

THE 'leak' that occurred in the bank of the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge before Christmas has turned into a major operation, with it being admitted that the waterway will be closed until Easter whilst repair work is undertaken.

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Published: 09 February 2015

Towpaths—dangerous places to be

THE push for cyclists to take over our towpaths continues apace with the latest high speed section highlighted in (Just under half million for L&L) with the towpaths now starting to become dangerous places to be, especially if you are on foot, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 07 February 2015

Bikes not boats

THE Canal & River Trust want people to promote the Yorkshire's waterways as waterside cycling routes, as ambassadors for the Trust by volunteering.

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Published: 06 February 2015

National Trust for the waterways

THERE used to be a series on television called The Likely Lads which gave a light hearted look at the life of two lads living in the North East, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 06 February 2015

Just under half million for L&L

IT HAS just been announced that £450,000 is to be spent on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, that has been welcomed by Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 06 February 2015

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