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Sorting out the problem

It seems strange that CaRT has not been able or willing to issue data with regards to how prolific the problem of continuous moorers is (other than issuing 'surprising' figures relating to complaints totalling a big fat zero), writes Graham Phillips.

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Published: 14 March 2013

BMWL not to blame

THE comments (Forced out by rising costs) made by Jerome of the Chandlery Restaurant at Sawley Marina have been challenged by British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML).

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Published: 14 March 2013

Breach cost rises

THE whole future of the Grand Western Canal in Devon is in jeopardy as the cost of repairing its breach could cost as much as £5m.

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Published: 13 March 2013

Towpath yob locked up

TEENAGER Jordan Munroe, who can today be named for the first time, was responsible for seven attacks on the Birmingham Canal towpath, and is now locked-up for 12 months in a young offenders institution.

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Published: 13 March 2013

Fight against proposed marina

THE company attempting to gain planning permission to construct a Marina at Swindon on the Staffs & Worcs Canal are meeting a great deal of local opposition.

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Published: 13 March 2013

Email: Capacity to accommodate

I read with some amusement the comments made in relation to the issues of continuous cruising/mooring. Apart from the obvious inconvenience at busy times and at choke points, the system has the capacity to accommodate all boaters needs.

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Published: 13 March 2013

Reedley Marina to expand

BUCKING the trend of empty berths, Reedley Marina on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is full with plans for many more berths.

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Published: 13 March 2013

Email: Boat clubs accomodate

Ralph Freeman bemoans the fact that retired boaters who cruise the system for (say) eight months of the year, had to buy/rent a 'home' mooring to cover the winter.

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Published: 13 March 2013

Pump-out charges justified

BOATERS have been complaining of the increase in British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) pump-out charges, but it states these are justified.

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Published: 13 March 2013

Dredging promise broken

THE Canal & River Trust's £750,000 project to dredge the Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal, which was due to start in a few weeks has been cancelled, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 13 March 2013

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