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Volunteers are instructed differently

REGARDING Victor's comments about the volunteers at Foxton, I believe they are instructed differently from proper lock keepers, writes Helen Cripps.

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Published: 27 September 2019

Too much hassle

THE reason we no longer use the waterway from Foxton to Leicester is that it is too much hassle, writes Jim Cracken.

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Published: 27 September 2019

Rochdale Nine closed

A BROKEN lock gate has closed the Rochdale Nine in Manchester.

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Published: 27 September 2019

Another 'Whaley Bridge' in the making?

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THE residents living in the shadow of Earlswood Reservoir at Solihull are concerned that the the reservoir could create another 'Whaley Bridge' disaster and cause them to be evacuated.

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Published: 26 September 2019

24 hours notice to get through Keadby Lock

INFORMATION has been published by Canal & River Trust that 24 hours notice is now required for passage though Keadby Lock on the tidal Trent.

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Published: 25 September 2019

Who would want to moor here?

TWO years ago I raised with Jon Horsfall the inappropriate winter moorings being offered by CaRT, writes Brian Jarrett.

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Published: 25 September 2019

Fell on deaf ears

WHEN I was at the Slough Canal Festival I walked from the field and onto the towing path, writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 25 September 2019

Victor finds the Chuggers are alive and well

MOORED below King's Lock we found that  CaRT Chuggers really are alive and well.

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Published: 24 September 2019

Victor asks that you don't ditch your canopies (2)

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PLEASE do not ditch your unwanted canopy in the waterway as some unlucky sod could get it around the prop shaft.

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Published: 20 September 2019

Victor doesn't find Hillmorton welcoming

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WELCOMING? Hardly, with four of the six locks out of order!

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Published: 15 September 2019

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