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Well read!

THERE is no doubt that narrowboatworld is very well read indeed, and easily deserves the slogan that it is the voice of the waterways, especially in view of its host of contributors and complete independence.

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Published: 01 February 2010

Failing reservoir could flood homes

SUCH is an MP's concern about the condition of Chasewater Reservoir, that he has written to the Prime Minister about its danger to people and homes.

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Published: 01 February 2010

Final blow to festival

THOUGH there was hope that the Wendover Arm Trust could still mount its festival this year, there is now no chance.

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Published: 01 February 2010

Another 'vision'

IT'S ANOTHER canalside  'vision', this time in Driffield, but like many such visions before it, with no canal.

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Published: 01 February 2010

Update: Boat sank outside marina

YESTERDAY afternoon (Thursday) the narrowboat Stepping Stone sank just as it reached its marina on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 29 January 2010

Fool's Nook closed again

ONCE again the swing bridge at Fool's Nook on the Macclesfield Canal will be out of action.

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Published: 29 January 2010

Harold's body found

HAROLD SPENCER who we reported missing has now been found drowned in the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

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Published: 29 January 2010

Boater injured at Fradley

A BOATER was injured after a coping stone collapsed at Fradley services on the Trent & Mersey Canal, so there is now no water available.

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Published: 29 January 2010

Police divers searching

POLICE divers are now searching the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Linacre Lane Bridge in Bootle near Liverpool for a missing man.

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Published: 29 January 2010

Should stern fenders be BSS inspected?

With the tragic accident of the lady going over the stern rail, which is the second such accident you have reported, isn't it about time the Boat Safety  Scheme included inspection of the stern fender? Writes James Henry.

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Published: 28 January 2010

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  • Two more canal closures yesterday
  • More volunteers required
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  • Seven paddle failures in eight days!
  • Cam and Great Ouse cut off from rest of network
  • Update at last on Daw End Canal
  • Steam festival at Anderton Boat Lift
  • Two stoppages yesterday
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  • More paddle failures close waterways

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