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Two more closures—but not CaRT's fault!

THE waterways have suffered two more closures, but this time it is not the result of poor maintenance.

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Published: 11 June 2021

Teenager gets prison for pushing man into the Mersey

THE teenager who pushed a pensioner into the Mersey then ran away laughing, has been jailed.

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Published: 11 June 2021

Problems keep Gunthorpe Lock closed

THERE seems little chance of Gunthorpe Lock on the Trent being repaired quickly.

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Published: 11 June 2021

Not continuously cruising

THERE are several points within the article [by John Coxon] which I wish to respond to individually, writes Ben Winchester.

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Published: 10 June 2021

Another milestone moment for Wey & Arun Canal

lT WAS a big moment at the Wey & Arun Canal Trust’s latest major restoration project on the 3rd June.

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Published: 10 June 2021

Young people to look after the waterways

THE Canal & River Trust has welcomed 47 young people to its regional, construction, and digital marketing teams.

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Published: 10 June 2021

Now it's seven closures this week—and counting

ANOTHER two closures this week seems like the trust is going for a record!

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Published: 10 June 2021

Ban canal towpaths from Strava.com

I SUGGEST a good starting point to dissuade cyclists speeding on towpaths might be to insist Strava.com remove all canal towpath 'Time Trial' sites from its web site, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 09 June 2021

Wildlife at Mercia Marina

THE Mercia Nature Society have created a new wildlife habitat at Mercia Marina.

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Published: 09 June 2021

What a good idea

INSTEAD of wasting money on hi tech signs, which speeding cyclists will just laugh at, why not build the same tech into a 'Smart Barrier'? Asks Andrew Claxby.

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Published: 09 June 2021

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