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That's it folks—gone (hopefully!) cruising

GETTING rather depressing reporting all these stoppages, so getting away from it all for a couple of weeks!

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Published: 07 May 2023

Anderton conked!

THE Anderton Boat Lift, that recently had its long and expensive major overhaul, is no longer working!

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Published: 06 May 2023

The 'Wink on the Blink' yet again

ADDING to the list of stoppages already this month comes the Winkwell Swing Bridge on the Grand Union Canal.

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Published: 05 May 2023

Barton Marina take-over

IT IS NOW six months since Barton Marina was taken over by Lakeland Leisure, so I think it's now reasonable to do a review of changes taking place, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 05 May 2023

Await further instruction

THE broken swing bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is still out of action.

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Published: 05 May 2023

Now it's the Trent & Mersey closed

THE Trent & Mersey Canal is closed at Malkin's Bank.

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Published: 05 May 2023

Who are the real polluters?

BOATERS have been blamed by many, CaRT included, of polluting the waterways to the detriment of wildlife. writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 04 May 2023

Northern canals taking the brunt of failures

ONLY five days into the month and five canals closed.

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Published: 04 May 2023

Getting help for energy support for ALL liveaboard boaters

THERE is a mass lobby making the case that the Energy Bill Support Scheme needs to include all those living on boats.

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Published: 03 May 2023

Definition of a highway

I WONDER what the true definition of a highway is? Asks Brian Cavill.

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Published: 03 May 2023

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