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First narrowboat

THOUGH the old Gravesend & Rochester Canal is now mainly a railway track, the first narrowboat in 80 years was launched at the end of March.

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Published: 02 April 2015

In total agreement

I FIND myself in total agreement with John Wallace and Paul Dowler re: The Timothy and Pru crashing around the waterways television show, writes Rob Dennis.

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Published: 01 April 2015

Not go unchallenged

YOUR correspondent, Pam Pickett, whilst defending Timothy West makes many assumptions about me which cannot go unchallenged, writes John Wallace.

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Published: 01 April 2015

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

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