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A trip down the Fossdyke

WHEN we purchased 'Rosie' we collected her from Torksey. Our first trip was along the Trent to Keadby. We had walked around the lock and moorings at Torksey to familiarise ourself with the layout, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 25 July 2014

RSPCA warns anglers

ONCE again the RSPCA is warning anglers to be careful with their litter after a duck was found with hooks in its beak and wing.

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Published: 25 July 2014

Blue-green algae is here

ONCE again as the hot weather comes so does the blue-green algae along the canals and rivers.
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Published: 25 July 2014

Alcohol main cause of Thames deaths

During 2013 it is reported that 15 people lost their lives drowning in the Thames with 12 of them involving alcohol.

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Published: 25 July 2014

Ashton opens this week-end

IT WAS back on 4th July that a gate on the Aston Canal failed, completely closing the canal, and over three weeks later it is expected to re-open.

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Published: 24 July 2014

CaRT complaints confirmed

DESPITE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) stating that it is only aware of one complaint being made against it, the Charity Commission for England and Wales has confirmed that it has opened four complaints, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 24 July 2014

More London mooring changes

THE Canal & River Trust is making more changes to four visitor mooring sites in central London, it states to help make sure the limited space is shared fairly between visiting boats and those who make the capital their home.

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Published: 24 July 2014

Trust buys pub

THE Peterborough Arms by Dauntsey Lock on the Wilts & Berks Canal has been bought by the Wilts & Berks Canal to turn into a visitor centre.

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Published: 24 July 2014

Napton Locks unrestricted

IT WAS way back in May that the condition of Napton Locks caused boating restrictions to be imposed by Canal & River Trust, especially the state of Lock 10.

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Published: 23 July 2014

Charged with towpath murder

A MAN has been charged with the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath murder that took place last Thursday.

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Published: 23 July 2014

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