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Winter tree and hedge management programme starts

THE Canal & River Trust tells us it is carrying out £750,000 of work to tackle overhanging trees and hedges along its waterways.

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Published: 27 December 2019

Not asked

WE HAVE received a number of emails concerning that survey that Canal & River Trust states it has distributed:

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Published: 23 December 2019

Results of the survey

THE Canal & River Trust is today sharing the headline results of its new Waterway Experience survey.

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Published: 23 December 2019

Victor: It's official—you are more satisfied!

THE Canal & River Trust tells us about its 'headline results of its new Waterway Experience survey, which is distributed in fortnightly waves' (whatever that means) between April and September.

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Published: 22 December 2019

Legacy boost for restoration of the Montgomery Canal

PLANS to restore the Montgomery Canal have received a boost with a £40,000 legacy from the estate of a supporter in Cheshire, writes Michael Limbrey, Chairman of the Restore the Montgomery Canal Appeal.

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Published: 20 December 2019

Towpath sweeper dies after machine plunged into Thames

A WORKMAN was driving a sweeper lorry on the towpath of the Thames when it plunged into the river and he later died.

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Published: 20 December 2019

What on earth are they on about now?

THAT is the question asked by our Keith Gudgin on the latest stoppage notice from Canal & River Trust.

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Published: 20 December 2019

A very good suggestion

I have a touch of ‘deja vu’ about this [Toddbrook Reservoir] situation, writes Martin Howes.

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Published: 20 December 2019

Why repair it?

I JUST do not get having a temporary repair followed by a permanent repair to Toddbrook Reservoir, writes Jim Cracken.

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Published: 19 December 2019

Are repairs/replacement really needed?

A FULL Toddbrook Reservoir may have been needed in the days when its water was required by trading boats, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 19 December 2019

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