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Another swing bridge fails

SUTTON Swing Bridge on the Weaver is the latest to fail.

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Published: 31 January 2022

No viable alternative to short sighted decision

SO ONCE again, the short sighted management at CaRT have removed more boater facilities without providing a viable alternative, writes John Coxon.

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Published: 31 January 2022

Another boater facility scrapped

YET again Canal & River Trust are removing boaters' facilities, writes Alan Deane.

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Published: 29 January 2022

Silt and trees spoilt Oxford Canal cruise

WITH Banbury in the news perhaps I can take the opportunity to voice my thoughts, writes Arnold Plains.

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Published: 28 January 2022

Residents complaining of unsightly canal in Banbury

RESIDENTS living in Banbury have been complaining about the unsightly Oxford Canal in Banbury.

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Published: 28 January 2022

Owner asleep on boat was not aware it was sinking!

THE owner of a narrowboat that was sinking in the Oxford Canal was still asleep when his dog barked and alerted neighbours.

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Published: 27 January 2022

Coronavirus has wiped-out the information

I TOOK the opportunity to search for waterways information on the web and found virtually nothing, writes James Henry.

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Published: 27 January 2022

Trip boat fundraising off to a good start

THE fundraising to replace Basingstoke Canal Society's trip boat is off to a good start.

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Published: 27 January 2022

Too right!

THe article by James Henry about broken collars in only too right, writes Paula Drew.

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Published: 26 January 2022

Chequered history of Winkwell Swing Bridge

WINKWELL Swing Bridge on the Grand Union is currently out of action.

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Published: 26 January 2022

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  • 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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