WITH the ever increasing costs of diesel, theft from boats is becoming a regular occurrence, with the Shropshire Union Canal the latest target for thieves.
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In addition to John Harwood's experiences I will add my own. We arrived at Whilton locks to find two hire boats waiting to go up, and were surprised to see that two private boats had gone round them and up the locks.
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FOR over 10 years it has always been the policy of narrowboatworld to encourage contributors, and with this in mind we are offering the chance for anyone to become a guest columnist for the site.
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Our Brian Holmes points out an extract from Waterscape stoppage notices on 22nd October:
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THE Droitwich Ring that was featured in narrowboatworld will soon be complete, as works starts on the final section.
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FOLLOWING the revelation in narrowboatworld some three weeks ago that BW had withheld details of bonus payments made to executive directors in its 2009/10 annual report, comes news that its chief executive, Robin Evans, will not be paid his award, writes Allan Richards.
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STOKE-ON-TRENT City Council and waterway groups have come together in the formation of a joint plan to ensure canals are an important part of regeneration work in the city, and to strengthen their appeal to residents and tourists.
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ADVANTAGE was taken of the closure of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, with British Waterways undertaking four major works projects and many other smaller jobs.
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THE Thames Valley Police and the Environment Agency have launched a new initiative to combat anti-social behaviour and crime on the Thames between Taplow and Dorney.
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THOUGH Natural England objected to a massive 500 berth marina at Stainforth, changes to the plans have resulted in it getting planning permission from Doncaster Council
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