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CaRT responsible for worse flooding of town

REFUSING to open a sluice gate in Worksop, Canal & River Trust exacerbated flooding where people had to be rescued from chest-high water, a council leader told the BBC.

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Published: 15 November 2019

Leed & Liverpool culvert repaired

THE damaged culvert on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has been repaired and the navigation reopened.

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Published: 15 November 2019

Trust launches Crowdfunding campaign

AS A result of the success of two ambitious bridge building projects, the Wey & Arun Trust has launched a Crowdfunding campaign to help continue the success.

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Published: 15 November 2019

Shy away from dredging

Why O why do water authorities shy away from dredging? Asks Brian D Jarrett.

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Published: 15 November 2019

Should properly dredge rivers

Recent events and reports have again opened up opinion on the pros and cons of dredging rivers, writes Howard Clarke.

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Published: 14 November 2019

Here we go again!

ONCE again the Lune Embankment on the Lancaster Canal is in need of repair.

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Published: 14 November 2019

Ignore flood warning lights on the Witham

BOATERS are being advised to ignore the flood warning lights on Stamp End Lock on the Witham as out of action.

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Published: 14 November 2019

Montgomery gets permission for Schoolhouse Bridge

THE Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust has received planning permission for the reconstruction of Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal, near Oswestry

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Published: 14 November 2019

David: Failed freight schemes


Another freight scheme that Victor might have mentioned, was the BACAT scheme.

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Published: 13 November 2019

Police search Loughborough Lock for missing woman

POLICE believe that a woman missing since April may have drowned and are searching Loughborough Lock.

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Published: 13 November 2019

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  • Clearing vegetation for further restoration
  • Kelvin's Middle Level Update 20th August 2026
  • Stoppages for repairs add to the woes
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  • The water shortage
  • Two navigations reopened
  • Grounding advice from River Canal Rescue
  • Foxton and Watford flights to close
  • No increase in water levels on Leeds & Liverpool Canal
  • 50 closures plus 59 restrictions decimating the waterways
  • Leaves a lot to be desired
  • Doing it the hard way
  • Four stoppages caused by need for repairs
  • At last a bit of sense tells Victor
  • Bosley Flight repair to take four weeks
  • Swing Bridges now operational
  • Another leak yesterday
  • Floating market this weekend
  • Another leak on the Llangollen

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