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The 'winter works' fiasco

I READ with interest your article 'Fiasco of the winter stoppage programme' and would agree with NABO's Anne Husar that it is, indeed, a fiasco, writes Allan Richards.

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Published: 26 October 2022

What's stopping the lock gate closing?

IT WAS early on Monday that it was discovered the down-stream gate of Sawley Flood Lock on the Trent would not close.

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Published: 26 October 2022

Peak Forest Canal reopens at last

IT TOOK just over two weeks, but at last the Peak Forest Canal has reopened.

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Published: 26 October 2022

Lock keepers cottage to be retained

A MASSIVE proposed development in the Digbeth area of Birmingham will see a Grand Union Canal lock keepers' cottage retained.

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Published: 26 October 2022

Lock repaired—then failed again the following day!

IT WAS on Sunday that Lemonroyd Lock (7) was closed with a failure.

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Published: 26 October 2022

What to make of it?

AS WE usually have a couple of cruises late in the year I have been perusing the list of winter stoppages, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 24 October 2022

Victor: Get back to your moorings whilst you can

WHILST Canal & River Trust(?) is proclaiming its marvellous waterways at the Houses of Parliament the opposite is very much the reality.

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Published: 22 October 2022

Coxhead awaiting 'method of repair'

ONCE again Coxhead Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is out of action.

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Published: 22 October 2022

Body pulled from Coventry Canal

A MAN'S body has been pulled from the Coventry Canal.

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Published: 22 October 2022

Wood End Lift Bridge fails again

WOOD End Lift Bridge on the Peak Forest Canal has failed again, with the navigation closed.

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Published: 21 October 2022

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