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The chaos that are the canals today

I'm writing to ask what the situation is regarding permanent moorings during this dreadful dry summer, writes Liz Armstrong.

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Published: 01 September 2025

Big trouble at Little Fradley

Thank you for your continuing coverage of the sorry state, that our beloved canals have been reduced to, writes Roger Baker.

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Published: 01 September 2025

Paddles being repaired whilst Foxton Flight closed

WHILST FOXTON FLIGHT is closed repair work is being carried out on the paddles on the locks.

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Published: 01 September 2025

Toddbrook Reservoir repair to cost even more

THE COST OF THE REPAIR to the Todbrook reservoir at Whaley Bridge has risen even more.

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Published: 01 September 2025

Tapton Lock Café expanded

TAPTON LOCK CAFE on the Chesterfield Canal in the town was reopened in late July.

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Published: 01 September 2025

Victor sees that Toddbrook Reservoir is being repaired after six years

THE RESERVOIR AT WHALEY BRIDGE that provides water for the Peak Forest and Macclesfield canals, collapsed in August 2019, and caused numerous stoppages.

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Published: 30 August 2025

Man dies in flooded boat

A MAN WAS DISCOVERED unresponsive and submerged in water on his narrowboat on the Oxford Canal.

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Published: 30 August 2025

Gloucester Docks premiere floating staircase show

THERE IS DEFINITELY something different taking place at Gloucester Docks this weekend.

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Published: 30 August 2025

Two bridges back in action

TWO BRIDGES THAT WERE out of action for boaters have been repaired.

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Published: 30 August 2025

Still no Customer Service Facility at Hawkesbury

THERE IS STILL NO Customer Service Facility at Hawkesbury Junction.

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Published: 30 August 2025

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