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EU targets boaters again

THE European Union is again attempting to enforce regulations upon boaters in the use of diesel in boats, and Sam Bennett writes:

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Published: 04 July 2013

No EA navigations for CaRT

THIS morning (3rd July) Defra  announced the postponement of the project for the transfer of the Environment Agency river navigations to the Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 03 July 2013

David: Mystery of the vanishing lock keeper

WE CAME down the Thames from Teddington to Brentford, having phoned Brentford to say we were coming. When we arrived, no sign of a lock keeper or any other activity.

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Published: 03 July 2013

Sail-thru chippy

THE proposed McDonald's by the side of the Stratford Canal in Stratford-on-Avon will have to work hard to keep up with McMonagle's at Clydebank, Richard Davies tells us.

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Published: 03 July 2013

Happy birthday CaRT!

TO CELEBRATE its first birthday on 2nd July, Canal & River Trust is recycling its appeal to adopt a stretch of canal, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 03 July 2013

Chugg off!

I HAVE a pet peeve whenever I go into any town or city centre. I can't stand the annoying people who jump out in front of me wanting some of my money, writes Mick Fitzgibbons.

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Published: 02 July 2013

Off with their heads!

THE question by Mick Fitzgibbons on whether the people from the old British Waterways Board, responsible for the transition to CaRT deserve recognition for their outstanding achievements (Who deserves a gong?) has resulted in a flood of answers.

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Published: 02 July 2013

Floating cinema returns

THE Floating Cinema that cruised the Regent's Canal in 2011, is back this year with a new 10 weeks programme of screenings.

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Published: 02 July 2013

McDonald's by the canal

BOATERS fancying a Big Mac whilst passing through Stratford, could have the chance if a proposal is allowed by the council.

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Published: 02 July 2013

Major thefts from Sawley Marina

YESTERDAY I was approached by boaters moored at Sawley Marina greatly concerned about thefts from the marina, writes Pam Pickett.

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Published: 02 July 2013

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