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'Open stretches of water can kill'

I SHOULD imagine that the phrase 'Open stretches of water can kill' by a senior coroner went down like a lead balloon at Canal & River Trust, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 11 March 2021

No navigation at Weaver swing bridge

THE repairs to Winnington Swing Bridge have hit an 'issue' that is preventing its operation.

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Published: 11 March 2021

Mercia Marina bucks the trend

EVEN in lockdown Mercia Marina on the Trent & Mersey Canal continue apace with its development and improvements with the upgrading of pontoons to non-slip fibre grid.

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Published: 10 March 2021

More dithering over silt removal

ON THE heels of Canal & River Trust's dithering about the removal of silt at Radcliffe Lock on the Soar, comes more of same.

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Published: 10 March 2021

Spike in rescue call-outs

HEAVY rainfall and rising water levels early in January and February prompted an early spike in River Canal Rescue call-outs.

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Published: 10 March 2021

London moorings suspended for Eco Zone use only

THE Canal & River Trust is clearing boats from moorings in London that will then be used for Eco Boats moorings only.

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Published: 08 March 2021

Seven towpath assaults at Trafford

TODAY is certainly not a good news day for the Canal & River Trust's 'Better by Water' campaign.

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Published: 08 March 2021

Another drowning in Wigan Flight

THE third body in just over six months has been discovered in Wigan Flight.

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Published: 08 March 2021

Bridgewater Canal closed by unexploded shell

THE Bridgewater Canal is currently closed due to an unexploded shell at Sale.

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Published: 08 March 2021

Victor asks if it was a boater(s) who damaged that lock gate

IN OUR report of the damage to the Radcliffe Lock gate it was suggested a boater(s) attempted to move it, and so it was damaged.

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Published: 06 March 2021

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