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Boothferry Swing Bridge closed until end of August

THE Boothferry Swing Bridge on the Ouse has failed during its operation.

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Published: 10 August 2022

So poorly maintained

I WAS interested to read David Orr's comments: (writes Peter Foster}.

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Published: 08 August 2022

Water abstractions—a Freedom of Information exercise

JUST read the 'Farmers water abstraction article' guess understanding its permitted minds at narrowboatworld already whirring, writes Dave Godfrey.

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Published: 08 August 2022

Good news for the Coventry

ATHERTON Flight on the Coventry Canal was listed as being closed from the 5th to the 12th of August, but will not be closed after all.

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Published: 08 August 2022

Kennet & Avon Canal joins the list of closures

THE Kennet & Avon is the latest canal to join the list of of closures caused by water shortages.

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Published: 08 August 2022

Victor believes there was not much thought behind the appeal

WHAT Appeal? You no doubt wonder—the appeal from CaRT for boaters to report leaks to save water.

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Published: 06 August 2022

Canal & River Trust asking for help to save water

IN ITS effort to save water Canal & River Trust is asking boaters to take more care and report leaks, it explaining:

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Published: 06 August 2022

Farmer has preference over boaters

THERE is a farmer extracting water from the Coventry Canal near Whittington, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 05 August 2022

Harecastle also closed today

HARECASTLE Tunnel was not re-opened this morning as was first told.

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Published: 05 August 2022

Using the Grand Union to move water supplies

I HAVE been waiting all summer for an old favourite idea to resurface in the commentary about the current drought, writes Roger Fox.

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Published: 05 August 2022

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  • Leaves a lot to be desired
  • Doing it the hard way
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  • Another leak yesterday
  • Floating market this weekend
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