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Hirers could not get boat back in time

I WAS most interested in the comments of Jessica Walker who had the problems when hiring a boat on the canals, writes, Reg Dailey.

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Published: 31 October 2019

Banking above flood lock saved Sawley

IN THE past, the amount of recent rain would have flooded Sawley Marina, but banking installed to protect an auction yard saved it.

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Published: 31 October 2019

Maintenance tips from River Canal Rescue

IN A BID to reduce the number of incidents on our waterways, River Canal Rescue (RCR) shares the
main causes of this year’s call-outs and offers some maintenance tips.

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Published: 30 October 2019

Now its L&L towpaths closed.

THE closures of the navigation on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal does not usually affect towpaths but  now one has not 'escaped'.

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Published: 30 October 2019

Thames used for building material deliveries

THE new Port of Tilbury2 is to include the country's largest construction materials terminal for boat haulage on the Thames.

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Published: 30 October 2019

Boating holiday a disaster

I TRUST you will allow me use of your columns to tell of my experience with Excellence Afloat that has gone out of business, asks Jessica Walker.

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Published: 29 October 2019

Another L&L lock has restrictions

IN ADDITION to the Wigan flight being under restrictions due to leakage, another Leeds & Liverpool Canal lock is now under the same restrictions.

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Published: 29 October 2019

Salterford Lock out of action again

NOTWITHSTANDING seven months work repairing Saltersford Large Lock on the Weaver it is out of action yet again!

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Published: 29 October 2019

Boat hire company goes bust

THE Coventry boat hire company Excellence Afloat has gone into liquidation with staff unpaid for four months.

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Published: 28 October 2019

Victor: What the hell is the point of this?

THE Canal & River Trust tell us that it is pleased to welcome the Maelstrom Artwork Commission.

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Published: 27 October 2019

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