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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

Vast development by Nottingham Canal

THREE multi-storey buildings are being built as part of student accommodation by the side of the Nottingham Canal.

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Published: 13 November 2019

Sensible precautions

I FOUND the advice from Canal River Rescue of the precautions to take in flood conditions quite sensible, writes T Lang.

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Published: 13 November 2019

All very pretty—but...

THE Falkirk Tunnel on the Union Canal is very pretty, but the fancy lights cause a problem to boaters.

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Published: 13 November 2019

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