WE ARE receiving reports of vandalism of the bank of the Keadby & Stainforth Canal—that we have actually witnessed ourselves—obviously done for angling.
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No more reported break-ins in Islington, however Islington around the Narrow Boat pub is still plagued with petty crime particularly on Friday and Saturday nights and more so in balmy weather, writes James Rose.
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SUCH as been the increase in thefts along the stretch of the Trent & Mersey Canal from Shardlow to Willington, that a Canal Watch scheme has been extended to cover the area.
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THE low water flow in the Severn has created restrictions on lock usage to and from the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal.
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THERE is very little interest in British Waterways becoming a charity, with even its Chief Executive Officer, Robin Evans, admitting to his Board a month ago that he was disappointed at the low level of enthusiasm among stakeholders.
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I am presently moored on the Meaford Flight on the offside enjoying a well earned rest. I often moor here when passing through Stone—it avoids having to fight for space below Stone Bottom Lock and the incessant engine running to charge batteries.
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A NEW national project is being launched by British Waterways to keep a real-time virtual picture of the condition of its towpaths and note any obstructions to access.
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AN AUSTRALIAN vicar cruising the waterways has set up his boat as a new kind of church.
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THE moorings consultation concerning the Lee & Stort Navigation has been extended, 'in light of recent events'.
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BOATING restrictions have already started through lack of water on the Rochdale Canal, with Tuel Hill Lock usage cut to just one lock operation per day.
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