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Not getting the £1.1 billion they saved the NHS

So it seems Canal & River Trust are not going to get the £1.1 billion they say they've saved the NHS(?) with their ridiculous 'wellbeing' and 'better by water' campaigns? Writes John Coxon.

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Published: 14 July 2023

Repairs now taking weeks

REPAIRS to stoppages are now taking weeks instead of days.

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Published: 14 July 2023

Coracles on the Montgomery Canal

CHILDREN of all ages were 'messing about in boats' on the Montgomery Canal.

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Published: 14 July 2023

The tale of Cowling Swing Bridge

BEING closed since the 5th of July, we were informed yesterday, Thursday, that Cowling Swing Bridge is now closed for repairs!

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Published: 14 July 2023

Maintenance people required

 GRANTHAM Canal Society is in need of people to keep trip boats and plant operating, explaining:

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Published: 14 July 2023

Long overdue report into activities

THE Canal & River Trust is long overdue for a Charity Commission report into it's activities and management over the past ten years, writes Kelvin Alexander-Duggan.

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Published: 13 July 2023

British Marine deeply concerned

AFTER months of waiting for DEFRA to announce its decision on future grant funding for the Canal & River Trust (CRT), reports Emma Slater.

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Published: 13 July 2023

More problems at Heartbreak Hill lock

CONTRACTORS attending the closure of Lock 57 of the Trent & Mersey have found a new problem.

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Published: 13 July 2023

Leeds Lock closed again until 4th August

LEEDS Lock (1) on the Aire & Calder will be closed for over three weeks as from yesterday.

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Published: 13 July 2023

Dramatic funding cut puts the waterways at risk

THE long awaited announcement from DEFRA concerning grant funding after 2027 has come as a blow.

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Published: 12 July 2023

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