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New tram line to close Birmingham canal

WORK on the extension of the Birmingham tram system Midland Metro will close a major part of the Birmingham canal network next year.

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Published: 25 November 2018

A visit to the London Canal Museum

I RECENTLY visited the London Canal Museum for the first time, writes Alan Tilbury.

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Published: 23 November 2018

Rochdale Nine drained

MOST of the locks on the Rochdale Nine in Manchester have been drained.

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Published: 23 November 2018

Napton Lock works open to the public

THE Canal & River Trust is at present repairing Napton Lock 9 and taking the opportunity to open the locks to the public.

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Published: 23 November 2018

Did they enjoy their experience with closures?

I SEE that Drifters Waterway Holidays is again promoting its boat hire with a 'taster' session, writes James Henry.

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Published: 22 November 2018

Caen Hill Flight now open

THE damaged road bridge that caused the closure of Caen Hill Flight has been repaired and the navigation now open.

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Published: 22 November 2018

Is he real?

I HAVE to ask, but is that man who dumped a wooden shed in a marina claiming it was a boat real? Asks T. Lang.

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Published: 21 November 2018

Still a few spaces on maintenance course

THERE are six spaces left on the River Canal Rescue boat and engine maintenance course next month.

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Published: 21 November 2018

Getting ready for the hire season

ONCE again Drifters Waterway Holidays and the Canal & River Trust are offering people the chance to try canal boating for free at 19 locations across England and Wales.

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Published: 21 November 2018

An environmentally-friendly bilge discharge filter

AT LAST ‘the world’s first truly environmentally-friendly bilge discharge filter’ has been invented.

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Published: 19 November 2018

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