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Re-start on derelict Montgomery Schoolhouse Bridge

WITH the easing of coronavirus restrictions plans are being made for the project to rebuild Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal.

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Published: 26 August 2020

No sharks for the Regents Canal

THERE were to be sharks in the Regents Canal but a last minute court order has stopped it.

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Published: 26 August 2020

Lock gate replacement closes Grand Union

THE broad lock on the Grand Union that was restricted to narrowboats only is to have new gates.

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Published: 26 August 2020

Boats hitting lock gates will cause failure

IF BOATS hit the wooden lock gates enough times with enough speed then they will eventually break, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 24 August 2020

First Canal of Industrial Revolution at risk of drying out

WATER supply to Sankey Canal  ends as coal fired power station closes down.

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Published: 24 August 2020

Off for a paddle!

THREE cows obviously thought they could do with a cool down in the Stratford-on-Avon Canal.

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Published: 24 August 2020

Victor: Have swing bridges passed their 'use by' date?

THE continuous failures of swing bridges prompts that particular question.

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Published: 23 August 2020

Coronavirus closes two tidal Trent locks

WITH the lock keeper at West Stockwith Lock on the tidal Trent testing positive for coronavirus the lock is now closed.

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Published: 21 August 2020

Boat strike damages lock gate

A BOAT striking the top gate of a lock has put it out of action.

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Published: 21 August 2020

Grantham Canal lock gets new gates

VOLUNTEERS are now ready to fit a lock on the Grantham Canal with new gates—the first in 90 years.

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Published: 21 August 2020

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Latest

  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • 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

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