A MAN who attacked a towpath walker after being refused a cigarette, then battered him to death, has been given a life sentence.
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AFTER the failure of former plans, British Waterways is holding a public exhibition on revised proposals to redevelop Marsworth Yard at the junction of the Grand Union Canal and Aylesbury Arm.
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The Shropshire Union Canal Society 'Minor Tasks Team' have refurbished the visitor moorings at Christleton.
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After returning from an Easter trip on our broad beam on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal felt I just had to contact you to sing the praises of our wonderful British Waterways, writes Lesley Carter.
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BRITISH Waterways is spending £100,000 on a 160 yards length of towpath on the Kennet & Avon Canal, as cyclists are complaining of its condition.
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THE chain ferry across the Avon at Stratford is back in business after its much needed overhaul.
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THE Horseboating Society has organised a trip in April that includes legging through Standedge Tunnel.
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A NEW system has been developed that could help with the dredging of the waterways, and save costs.
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A BOATER on the Rochdale Canal yesterday (Tuesday) half opened a gate on Black Pit Lock at Hebden Bridge when the retaining collar fractured causing the gate to drop and rest on the floor of the lock, writes Brian Holmes.
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WORK has now started on the breach on the Caldon Canal near its terminus at Leek which occurred in November.
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