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Eco-Friendly? Think Again

FOR ages, I've called a narrowboat my home, under the impression it was the pinnacle of eco-conscious living, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 04 March 2024

Efforts being made to clear oil slick

CONTRACTORS are at present attempting to clear the massive oil slick on the Paddington Arm  in London.

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Published: 04 March 2024

The 'police incident' still closes Leicester Section

THE 'police incident' that closed the Leicester Section between Kings Lock (38) and Freeman's Meadow Lock (41) is still in force.

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Published: 04 March 2024

Victor believes we should give thought about going electric

AS YOU most likely have read, a team at the University of Southampton are tasked with the design of a Zero Carbon inland waterways canal boat.

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Published: 02 March 2024

The trust celebrates the 250th anniversary of Bingley Five

THE Canal & River Trust is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Grade I listed Bingley Five Rise Locks.

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Published: 01 March 2024

Chesterfield Canal trip boats start at Easter

CHESTERFIELD Trip boats will start again this year at Easter.

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Published: 01 March 2024

Six miles of cooking oil swamps the Grand Union Canal

FROM Alperton towards Little Venice cooking oil is covering the Grand Union Canal in London.

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Published: 29 February 2024

The design of a Zero Carbon Inland Waterways Canal Boat

Dear All Waterways Users,

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Published: 29 February 2024

White Mills Marina needs a manager

THE White Mills Marina tells it has a passionate crew of doers and masters.

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Published: 29 February 2024

Navigations open

THE broken paddle on Lock 5 on Camp Hill Flight has been fixed.

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Published: 29 February 2024

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Latest

  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • CafĂ© turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed
  • Long closure caused by building demolition
  • Just one puppy lived of three dumped on canal towpath
  • Could be a long stoppage at Kennet & Avon lock

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