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Kings Norton guillotine repair

THE guillotine lock at the northern end of the Stratford-on-Avon Canal is being repaired after being vandalised.

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Published: 10 December 2012

Money for Mikron

THE waterways' theatre company, Mikron, has been saved from going under by a triple cash injection.

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Published: 10 December 2012

George's—from the man himself

WITH regards to Chris Smith 'A dangerous precedent', I am reliably informed that the local Environmental Health Office has inspected George's to its satisfaction. Given the rigorous rules regarding food hygiene I think it can be accepted that the food stuffs are kept within the parameters of the law, writes Graham Phillips.

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Published: 07 December 2012

Cyclist towpath collapse

A MAN cycling along the towpath on the Staffs & Worcs Canal was seen to collapse and fall from his bike this morning (Thursday).

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Published: 06 December 2012

Towpath warning

THE country has now has its first frost of the winter, so comes the annual warning to those using the towpaths to take extra care.

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Published: 06 December 2012

Cotswold Canals go technical

THE world of Apps has caught up with the waterways, with the Cotswold Canals having an Android App that will download to both mobile phones and tablets.

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Published: 06 December 2012

CaRT—and Facebook

I have looked into allegations that comments on the Trust's Facebook have been removed. I have found one case which contained a reference to charity chuggers, writes Canal & River Trust Trustee John Dodwell.

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Published: 06 December 2012

George's—a dangerous precedent

I was surprised when I saw this commercial operation [George's] take over the old lock-keeper's hut at the bottom of the Audlem Flight, writes Chris Smith.

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Published: 06 December 2012

George's–directors involved

GRAHAM Phillips who first brought the matter of George's on the Audlem Flight to our attention, tells us that the matter has now gone to Canal & River Trust director level!

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Published: 05 December 2012

Another marina for the Oxford

PLANS have been submitted for yet another new marina for the Oxford Canal—this time at its southern end near Kidlington.

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Published: 05 December 2012

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