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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

All Anderton facilities closed on May Day

THE reopening of the Anderton Boat Lift resulted in many visitors on May Day.

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Published: 03 May 2023

Which has the record?

OVER the past months the Leeds & Liverpool has most certainly taken the record for closures, but the Aire & Calder is catching up!

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Published: 03 May 2023

CaRT blasted over dredging problems and 'years of neglect'

THERE was a very uncomfortable meeting for the people from Canal & River Trust in Gloucester recently.

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Published: 01 May 2023

Unlicensed boats a double edged sword

CONCERNING the survey finding more unlicensed boats than reported, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 01 May 2023

Work starts on Montgomery's last highway obstruction

AFTER setbacks and delays work has started on the reconstruction of Schoolhouse Bridge, the last highway obstruction on the Montgomery Canal.

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Published: 01 May 2023

Victor can't believe there's already a water shortage!

 YES my friends, just three weeks into the season and a navigation closed through a shortage of the wet stuff.

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Published: 30 April 2023

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Latest

  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • 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

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