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Way of life under threat from themselves

I read this article (Protest Picnic on the Lee Navigation) with interest, writes Peter Foster.

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Published: 23 June 2022

Another Rochdale stoppage makes it risky to cruise

THIS is the first time ever in over 20 years that we have suggested a canal is 'risky' to cruise, but have no option as regards to the Rochdale Canal.

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Published: 23 June 2022

Major repairs required for Anderton Boat Lift

THE recent repairs to Anderton Boat Lift disclosed excessive wear on the seals of the west ram which has damaged the ram coating.

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Published: 23 June 2022

Tringford Reservoir recovered

FOR many months work has been undertaken on Tringford Reservoir.

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Published: 22 June 2022

The 'Wink' on the blink yet again

THE Winkwell Swing Bridge on the Grand Union is on the blink again.

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Published: 22 June 2022

A Weaver swing bridge repaired

IT IS good news for the 'Ghost Ship', Danny, giving trips on the Weaver from Anderton Boat Lift.

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Published: 22 June 2022

A new bard of the Avon

The Avon’s new Poet Laureate, admits she was lost for words when the Warwickshire river’s guardians, Avon Navigation Trust offered her the role of her life.

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Published: 22 June 2022

Fourth stoppage for Rochdale Canal this month

THE failure of a pump supplying water to the Rochdale Canal has resulted in the canal's fourth stoppage this month.

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Published: 22 June 2022

Low water levels at Derwent Mouth

MAYBE the low water levels at the Shardlow end of the Trent & Mersey are due to inadequate maintenance, rather than the level of the Trent (which looks to be at a normal 'summer' level)? Writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 20 June 2022

Massive refurbishment over Tame Valley Canal

THERE is a £59m refurbishment planned for the A38(M) over the Tame Valley that looks likely to cause stoppages.

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Published: 20 June 2022

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Latest

  • Boaters in limbo after marina forced to go into liquidation
  • Canal to be closed for a month
  • A new event at Banbury
  • Works not finished in time for Easter
  • Restrictions on the Rochdale Canal to save water
  • Possible boatyard for Oxford after 20 years
  • Four paddle failures already this month
  • De-wintering tips from River Canal Rescue
  • Smoke control comes into force for narrowboats in Bimingham
  • Three stoppages still ongoing
  • EA stops Bristol Floating Harbour funding
  • Braunston Customer Service Facility now closed
  • Marsworth Flight reopened
  • Stoppages on Rochdale and Tame Valley canals
  • Another paddle failure
  • Another broken paddle on the Rochdale Canal
  • Environment Agency clearing more abandoned boats off the Thames
  • Attack just off the Coventry Canal towpath
  • I don't believe it! tells Victor
  • Another mile of the Stroudwater Canal in water

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