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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

Two replacement failures including Aire & Calder coffer dam

TWO replacement failures reported today cast doubts on the state of workmanship on the waterways.

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Published: 05 March 2021

Volunteers take to Zoom

VOLUNTEERS of the Wey & Arun Trust have taken to Zoom online to entertain during lockdown.

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Published: 05 March 2021

Damage to silted lock gate after attempt to move

THE attempt to move a silted-up gate at Radcliffe Lock has caused damage and it is now out of action.

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Published: 05 March 2021

Several months to repair Aire & Calder breach

EVEN though it was 11 weeks since the breach on the Aire & Calder, on the 20th December, work has still not started on its repair.

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Published: 04 March 2021

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