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Sanity checking data

WHEN I was an engineering apprentice in the last century, we had no calculators(!), and we used slide rules for calculations instead, writes Ralph Freeman.

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Published: 20 May 2020

'Bargees' demand closure of overcrowded towpaths after lockdown easing

THE National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has at last taken action against the continued use of narrow towpaths of less that the width required for distancing, telling us:

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Published: 19 May 2020

'Going to hell in a handcart'

YOUR article about the resumption of cruising is a little downbeat, writes Martin Howes.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Boat allowed to sink in the mire

WHEN Gregory Martin booked a mooring for his cruiser at Redhill Marina he understood it would be safe.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Futile act ruined the grass

I took a photogrph in the pouring rain on the way to Nantwich last year, writes Brian Jarrett.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Four men arrested after rape on 'Rochdale Nine'

A WOMAN in her 30s suffered an appalling ordeal by a gang of four men on the towpath of the Rochdale Canal in Manchester.

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Published: 19 May 2020

ABC plan to operate its hire fleet from July

ALTHOUGH ABC Leisure Group was required to close as a non-essential business we never stopped moorers visiting their boats—government advice and CaRT guidance did though, writes Carl.

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Published: 19 May 2020

Victor: Good one Damian!

IN THESE tragic days it's a relief to get a bit of humour, and we have to thank friend Damian Kemp for keeping us entertained with his updates.

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Published: 17 May 2020

Boat Safety Scheme examinations now resumed

BOAT Safety Scheme (BSS) Examinations, suspended in the coronavirus related lockdown, have now resumed for most boat owners.

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Published: 16 May 2020

What sort of condition will the canals be in?

WITH the canals neglected for months what sort of condition will they be in when leisure cruising is eventually resumed?

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Published: 15 May 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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