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Someone having a laugh

I DID not know whether to laugh or cry at the latest statement from Canal & River Trust, writes Helen Cripps.

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Published: 30 July 2018

Near misses with cyclists

We have just had a couple of weeks on our boat travelling from Overwater to Kidderminster and back. I have been astounded at the speed that most cyclists travel at—although to be fair a few did slow down.

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Published: 30 July 2018

Victor: Not such good news

AFTER having to admit to the closure of the Rochdale Canal on BBC radio and television the word went out to Canal & River Trust's staff to find some good news.

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Published: 29 July 2018

Leeds & Liverpool Canal closed on Monday

THE Leeds & Liverpool Canal will be closed on Monday with locks chained-up.

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Published: 28 July 2018

Rochdale Canal closure

THE Canal & River Trust has today, Friday, announced the 'temporary' closure of the Rochdale Canal.

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Published: 27 July 2018

Which world are they living in?

READING the blurb from CaRT that  the waterways continue to improve year on year prompts me to ask which world are they living in, certainly not ours, writes James Henry.

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Published: 27 July 2018

Canal & River Trust Annual Public Meeting

THE Canal & River Trust Annual Public Meeting is to be held in September, giving boaters the opportunity to voice their opinions.

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Published: 27 July 2018

Condition of waterways improve year on year!

THE Canal & River Trust has published its Annual Report & Accounts including statements that boaters will find difficult to believe.

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Published: 27 July 2018

Where is it safe to go?

WITH all these canal closures where is it safe to go with your boat? Asks Pat Jenkins.

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Published: 26 July 2018

Given up on the Marple problem

THE Canal & River Trust has given up attempting to keep Lock 11 open on the Marple Flight, as the last attempt also proved to be a bodge.

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Published: 26 July 2018

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