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More development on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

THERE is to be even more development between Leeds and Shipley on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 29 September 2010

Llanthony Bridge making money

THERE is now a ban on vehicles using the pedestrianised area by Llanthony Bridge in Gloucester,  but 8,000 have been caught using it, and getting a £60 fine.

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Published: 29 September 2010

New book on Wilts & Berks

A NEW book has been published on the history of the derelict Wilts & Berks Canal that is at present undergoing restoration.

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Published: 29 September 2010

Portholes not safe

IT SEEMS that portholes in narrowboats, regarded as the ultimate deterrent for thieves, are not so safe after all.

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Published: 29 September 2010

Challenger director faces criminal charges

CHALLENGER'S Ed Rimmer appeared in court yesterday (Tuesday 28th September) to face 35 fraud-related charges, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 29 September 2010

Boaters biggest contributors

IN DIRECT contradiction to what British Waterways claim, it has been revealed that boaters are the biggest contributors to the waterways.

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Published: 27 September 2010

Gutless kayaker making good progress

THE gutless kayaker was reported as being at Buckby Top Lock at midday last Friday, some 14 days into his journey.

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Published: 27 September 2010

How stupid can they get?

DURING the cold spell earlier this year a motorist purposely drove his car on the ice covered Union Canal until it broke the ice and sank.

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Published: 27 September 2010

Blue-green algæ at Hatton

THE dangerous blue-green algæ is at present prominent at Hatton on the Grand Union Canal, and it should be avoided at all costs.

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Published: 27 September 2010

Dog attack on towpath

A 76 YEARS old woman suffered deep distress after her pet Cairn terrier Daisy had her stomach ripped open by a mastiff on the Kennet & Avon towpath at Wooton Rivers.

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Published: 27 September 2010

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