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The end of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct car park squabbles

THE popularity of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct since it received the status of a World Heritage Site has caused great problems with its limited car parking.

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Published: 29 July 2024

Terrible Sunday for boaters

SUNDAY, yesterday, saw a terrible day for boaters with four canal closures.

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Published: 29 July 2024

Victor reckons the trust is being ripped-off

I HAVE lost count of how many times contractors have 'finished' a job only to have to return.

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Published: 27 July 2024

'Bean Man' is coming for you!

A BOATER moored at Mercia Marina has been dressed as a bean can to collect as many donations as possible for South Derbyshire CVS (Comunity Voluntary Support) food bank appeal.

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Published: 27 July 2024

Large fire closed canal

A LARGE fire by Leighton Lock 27 on the Grand Union Canal closed the waterway yesterday, Friday.

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Published: 27 July 2024

Claim for safety barrier on Regents Canal

AFTER a five years old girl went missing from home on the 23rd February she ran towards the Regent Canal.

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Published: 26 July 2024

Work is continuing to progress well...?

We are told that 'Work is continuing to progress well' on Marple services, writes J. Hallam.

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Published: 26 July 2024

Opening no good for Mercia boater

IT WAS our Victor who told of a fellow moorer at Mercia Marina who set off to do the Leicester Ring, clockwise.

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Published: 26 July 2024

Have to check if repair successful

THE CILLS on Lock 27 on the Rochdale Canal have now been re-capped.

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Published: 26 July 2024

Problem with new bridge planning permission

BUILDER Taylor Wimpey was to have built a new bridge over the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in Pontnewydd, but failed to keep to the condition imposed.

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Published: 25 July 2024

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