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Lack of maintenance

With reference to the article 'Frankton Breach mystery solved', writes Wayne Abbott.

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Published: 31 August 2026

No evidence connecting El Niño with dry spell

To fact check the recent claims regarding El Nino and UK weather patterns, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 29 August 2026

Four stoppages on Friday

NOT A VERY GOOD FRIDAY INDEED with four stoppages.

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Published: 29 August 2026

Frankton Breach mystery solved

THE FRANKTON BREACH MYSTERY SOLVED—CRT Pinpoint El Niño as primary culprit. By Alan Yates.

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Published: 28 August 2026

Devizes named as top canal town

THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER The Telegraph has awarded Devizes the title of the top canal town in the country.

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Published: 28 August 2026

Zouch Lock repair unsuccessful 

THE REPAIR TO ZOUCH LOCK 55 that connects the Soar with Zouch Cut on the Leicester Section has not been successful.

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Published: 28 August 2026

Staff sickness closed canal flight

TINSLEY FLIGHT ON THE Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, will be closed on the August Bank Holiday.

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Published: 27 August 2026

Killer who dumped bodies in canal dies in prison

KILLER JOHN SWEENEY who killed two girl friends and dumped them in a canal was given a whole-life order.

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Published: 27 August 2026

Bridgewater breach repairs progressing

WITH THE STOP PLANKS imported from Scandinavia, and now installed.

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Published: 27 August 2026

Staveley Town Deal restoration work  

THE CHESTERFIELD CANAL TRUST is managing the restoration of the next section of the canal.

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Published: 27 August 2026

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