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Championing nature and art

I AM disappointed to read pieces such as James Henry's jaded complaint (Concerned about AGM) about the Canal & River Trust AGM agenda, writes Suzanne MacLeod.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Another theft at Sawley

IN ADDITION to the thefts of the outboard engines from Sawley Marina, a boater has now reported an extensive theft from his narrowboat at the marina.

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Published: 12 July 2013

Mare and foal stuck

IT WAS the Fire and Rescue people that had to rescue a mare and her two days old foal from the rising tide on the tidal Thames.
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Published: 11 July 2013

Feedback defines winter works programme

THE winter works programme is being defined using feedback from boaters, Canal & River Trust tells us.

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Published: 11 July 2013

Cash for Wey & Arun

THE Inland Waterways Association has presented a £500 donation to the Wey & Arun Canal Trust to help with its restoration.

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Published: 10 July 2013

Work on Llangollen Canal bridge

WORK is now well underway on the Red Bridge (58) at Ellesmere on the Llangollen Canal.

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Published: 10 July 2013

Better shopping in Lincoln

BOATERS will have better shopping facilities on the Fossdyke in Lincoln in future, as the Waterside Shopping Centre is being revamped.

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Published: 10 July 2013

The anarchy that is CaRT

This is an open letter to the new Chief Executive of Canal & River Trust, (CaRT) Richard Parry, from our contributor Mick Fitzgibbons:

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Published: 10 July 2013

A volunteering year

YESTERDAY Canal & River Trust published its first Report & Accounts, one year after it took over responsibility from British Waterways.

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Published: 10 July 2013

The worst and the best

ARE these the worst and best sanitary stations on Canal & River Trust waterways? Asks Rod Fox.

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Published: 08 July 2013

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