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The GO windlass will not operate lift bridges

I WAS most pleased to see Victor's write-up about windlasses, writes John Farthing.

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Published: 30 September 2022

Can we believe it?

SO ONCE again there's going to be 172 large scale winter works we are told, writes James Henry.

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Published: 29 September 2022

Ten Swing/lift bridges fail this month!

YESTERDAY, Wednesday, saw two more swing bridges fail.

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Published: 29 September 2022

How many will be cancelled?

AM I BEING cynical, in wondering how many of the announced works will be cancelled or 're-scheduled', just like they did last year? Asks Peter Foster.

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Published: 29 September 2022

Still 'passing the buck' on the Erewash

VANDALS are yet again being blamed by Canal & River Trust for low pounds on the Erewash Canal.

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Published: 28 September 2022

Awards for volunteers

THE  Canal & River Trust, together with Marsh Charitable Trust, has recognised volunteers in Yorkshire and the North East at its annual volunteer awards.

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Published: 28 September 2022

No big deal

FELLOW boat owners I know are all capable of a simple engine service so do it themselves, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 28 September 2022

Vandals act on impulse

 I JUST cannot understand this continuing blame of empty pounds on the Erewash Canal on vandalism, writes Rob Hawkins.

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Published: 28 September 2022

Winter works programme announced

THE Canal & River Trust has announced its winter works programme for 2022/23.

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Published: 28 September 2022

Liveaboards to get the £400 energy discount

People in caravan parks, marinas, those living off-grid, to get £400 one-off payment for energy discount, writes Kelvin Alexander-Duggan.

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Published: 26 September 2022

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