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Beavers introduced to the waterways

BEAVERS have now been introduced into southern England with plans to introduce more in other parts.

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Published: 09 April 2018

Trent & Mersey reopens after oil contamination

THE Trent & Mersey Canal has been reopened with most of the contamination of an oil spill now cleared.

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Published: 09 April 2018

Not for the inexperienced

THE recent news that the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is closed yet again, would be no surprise to those who have tackled it, for as boaters tell us it is not for the inexperienced.

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Published: 08 April 2018

Is the Mon & Brec about to breach again?

THE start of the cruising season and the Mon & Brec is closed yet again with Canal & river Trust carrying out an 'emergency repair' to its embankment at Llanfoist.

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Published: 07 April 2018

Less lottery money coming our way

OVER the past years many millions of pounds have been received from the various lottery funds for 'good causes' connected with the waterways, but we are warned that this is to be curtailed.

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Published: 07 April 2018

Too much silt!

THE Huddersfield Narrow Canal was closed at the end of last month as it was too silted-up for boats to proceed.

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Published: 06 April 2018

Explore the Wey & Arun Canal route

THE Wey & Arun Canal Trust is once again giving the opportunity for people to explore is route in its annual sponsored walk.

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Published: 06 April 2018

Should stop calling itself a charity

I THINK we all will have noticed that Canal & River Trust often calls itself a charity, yet it is being hoisted by its own petard, writes James Henry.

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Published: 06 April 2018

Lorry and two trailers in river

A LORRY driver would do well to pay more attention to his work, as he inadvertantly left his lorry's handbrake off and not in gear allowing it to reverse with its trailer into the Cam in Cambridge.

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Published: 05 April 2018

Major threat to Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway

THE proposed Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway that was to connect the Grand Union at Milton Keynes with the River Great Ouse at Bedford is under threat.

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Published: 05 April 2018

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