RECENT discussions about the use of our towpaths by cyclists and their interaction with other towpath users led me to do some research about the exact status of towpaths and who can use them.
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To support Keith Gudgin's recommendations regarding an additional boat light towards the rear of the boat, writes John Howard.
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ONE of the most respected of boat builders, Steve Hudson of SM Hudson Boatbuilders, has died following a short illness
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WITH regard to the comments about safe passage through Harecastle Tunnel, readers might be interested in the device I made to make it easier for me to travel through all tunnels in increased safety, writes Keith Gudgin.
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MORE and more boaters are forsaking marina moorings and taking out continuous cruiser licences with Canal & River Trust having issued 792 such licences this year, but many boaters have little intention of acceding to the 14 days 'movement' rule, seeing it as a cheaper way of living in one area.
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Good heavens, less drama please. While I can certainly appreciate that some people may not like the Harecastle tunnel and might choose to 'move away from it', I find it unfair to so harshly criticise the health and safety response that, effectively, Harecastle Tunnel is adequately equipped for emergencies.
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There is one point that, so far, no one has mentioned. Keep your ruddy eyes open and from time to time look at the roof line. The low sections are clearly marked white and can easily be seen.
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Harecastle—simple solutions without going daft, suggests Paul Burke.
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WELL it looks like the excuses have started regarding the major leak at Dutton (Repaired T&M breach leaking), writes Allan Richards.
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THE pound at Dutton on the Trent & Mersey Canal has been drained with stop planks now in place, following the discovery of the leak at the previous breach.
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