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Floating homes by the Thames

CRAZY plans come and go, but the one by developer Hydro Properties will take some beating—homes built on floating pontoons by the Thames!

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Published: 16 February 2011

Money to waste?

THE shortage of cash for local councils does not seem to have affected Eton Town Council, who want to add an unnecessary arch to the existing Windsor Bridge over the Thames.

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Published: 16 February 2011

Ice walker was drunk

A MAN who walked on the frozen Oxford Canal at Rugby in December had drunk nine pints of lager and five double whisky and cokes.

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Published: 16 February 2011

Narrowboat gutted by fire

A NARROWBOAT moored on the Thames by Richmond Bridge has been gutted by fire.

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Published: 16 February 2011

Liverpool Boat Show cancelled

THE Liverpool Boat Show, for which British Waterways  'invested £500,000 in 650 yards of new floating landing stages' has been cancelled.

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Published: 16 February 2011

Tardebigge Flight gates replaced

TARDEBIGGE Lock Flight is at present having five new lock gates installed and the Tardebigge Tunnel drained for a full inspection.

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Published: 14 February 2011

Middlewich Narrowboats targeted

THE boat hire company Middlewich Narrowboats has had its boats targeted by thieves stealing batteries from its narrowboats.
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Published: 14 February 2011

British Waterways stuck in the middle

BRITISH Waterways is stuck in the middle of a big angling row, wrong if it does and wrong if it doesn't.

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Published: 14 February 2011

'Bloody Steps' an eyesore

THE 'Bloody Steps' by the Trent & Mersey Canal at Rugeley have become a run-down eyesore attracting antisocial behaviour according to a local group.

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Published: 14 February 2011

Lee & Stort marina opens

ROYDON Marina Village, a 315 berth marina is now open on the Lee & Stort Navigation.

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Published: 14 February 2011

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