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Towpath history trail

THE latest scheme from Canal & River Trust is a canal towpath history trail, installed over two miles of the Kennet & Avon Canal in Bath.

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Published: 15 November 2012

CaRT Facebook censorship criticism

THE whole ethos of Facebook is that people can air their grievances, with always of course the right of reply, but not so with Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 15 November 2012

Tom Rolt—continuous moorer

THE Inland Waterways Association demand that Canal & River Trust should take action against 'continuous moorers' is hypocritical, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 15 November 2012

Half day training sessions

FOLLOWING the recent controversy concerning the lack of training for newcomers to the waterways, and the dangers it brings, Aqua Narrowboat have solved the problem.

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Published: 14 November 2012

Hope for 'missing link'

IT HAS been revealed that the 'missing link' of a derelict section of the Chesterfield Canal could be restored as part of a housing regeneration scheme in Killamarsh, where houses have been built on its original line.

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Published: 14 November 2012

Undaunted

IN MY last article I included a report from my friend Doug Wildman and his account of the alleged lack of care displayed by Canal & River Trust during his extrication from the major breach on the Trent and Mersey, writes Frank Hurst.

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Published: 14 November 2012

Lichfield Branch provide moorings

IT HAS long been known that the Shropshire Union Canal Society members have been instrumental in erecting moorings along the Shoppie, but now others have taken up installing moorings.

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Published: 12 November 2012

Slough to Thames link 'still on'

THOUGH it was way back in 2008 that the latest plan to link the  Slough Arm of the Grand Union Canal with the Thames, it is still a long-term objective, we are told.

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Published: 09 November 2012

Developers grab Ashby restortion

EVEN though not yet restored, the terminus of the Ashby Canal has been grabbed by the developers with an estimated 400 houses being constructed around the future Measham Wharf.

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Published: 09 November 2012

Concentrate wills and minds

Mike Guest, the new Chairman of the Cotswold Canals Trust, states that his appointment will formulate a strategic plan that will concentrate wills and minds to achieve the goals of the Trust.

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Published: 09 November 2012

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