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Large hole discovered

ENGINEERS investigating the leakage of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal in Birmingham (No opening date in sight for W&B) have now discovered its cause.

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Published: 02 March 2015

Victor: Best 'own goal' yet?

WHAT with CaRT, the EA and the IWA we get some fine examples these days of 'own goals' but that of the National Bargee Travellers Association takes the biscuit.

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Published: 28 February 2015

Confrontation to make your point

CONFRONTATION is often the only way to make your point, it would seem writes Martin Howes.

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Published: 28 February 2015

An endangered species

Does John Howard have the solution that he believes would solve all narrowboaters problems in a single 'catch all' solution?

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Published: 27 February 2015

Not such an hidden gem

THE Birmingham Post has featured writer James Leyshon who tells that the Birmingham canals are no longer the hidden gem he knew in the past.

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Published: 27 February 2015

Find the best deals

I am sure that most people, like ourselves, tend to stay with the same insurance company, writes Peter Ponting.
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Published: 27 February 2015

Gold licence should be refundable

IT WAS a cold day at the end of January and a boater was quietly crying so as not to disturb her husband of many years, writes John Quinlan.
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Published: 27 February 2015

Sale time at BWML chandlers

BOTH Sawley and Glasson Basin marinas are embarking on a massive Pre-season Chandlery Sale at the end of February, billed as the biggest yet.

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Published: 27 February 2015

Dutton repair complete

THE repair to the leak at Dutton on the Trent & Mersey Canal has been completed, with good progress having been made, and the contractors now away from the site.

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Published: 27 February 2015

Its head in the sand

WITH Canal & River Trust firmly having its head in the sand over the problem of the dangerous cyclist time-trials on its upgraded towpaths, believing instead in 'education', here are a few of your opinions on the matter.

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Published: 27 February 2015

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