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Want Government cash for restoration

THOUGH many believe the Bridgewater Canal was England's first man made canal, the Sankey Canal was opened in 1757, four years earlier.
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Published: 23 November 2009

Danger at Caldon breach

THE breach on the Leek Branch of the Caldon Canal is proving too much of an attraction to some people, who are risking injury climbing safety barriers.

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Published: 20 November 2009

Overhaul for the Ashton

THE Ashton Canal is in for its winter overhaul with £60,000 being spent on essential work along the waterway.

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Published: 20 November 2009

Northampton gets marina

AFTER years of controversy, it has finally been decided that Northampton will get its marina in Becket's Park on the Nene.

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Published: 20 November 2009

£3.5 millions to replace log cabin!

DUDLEY Canal Trust have just published its plans to replace its 'log' cabin at the entrance to Dudley Tunnel with a £3.5 millions centre.

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Published: 20 November 2009

Middle aged vandal caught on CCTV

THE police are hunting a middle aged vandal who they believe is responsible for destroying canalside signs.

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Published: 19 November 2009

Winter overhaul for the 'Narrow'

NEARLY half a million pounds is being spent on maintenance work on the Huddersfield Narrow this winter.

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Published: 18 November 2009

Another sculpture wrecked

CANAL side sculptures seem to be a target for vandals, with now another being wrecked.

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Published: 18 November 2009

Rusted jubilee clip caused sinking

IT WAS a rusted jubilee clip that caused a boat moored on the Thames to fill with water and sink.

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Published: 16 November 2009

Damaged bridge closes canal

A VEHICLE damaging Hapton Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has resulted in its closure.

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Published: 14 November 2009

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