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Make sure your boat is insured

BOATERS with no or limited insurance could face crippling costs warns River Canal Rescue (RCR), for if they cruise without insurance or opt for basic third-party liability cover, they could face crippling costs if a major incident occurs.

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Published: 26 August 2017

It will not need a licence anymore...

Dumped in Sandwell3ONE owner discovered a novel way to moor his unwanted narrowboat—dump it on the street!

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Published: 25 August 2017

The last Cuckoo project

THOUGH we had already published details of the unearthing of the long lost boats on the Chesterfield Canal, more details have been provided by the Chesterfield Canal Trust, that we are including in view of the great interest.

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Published: 25 August 2017

Slipping back to Victorian era

I have just read your article on the trials of living on a boat in London. I can only react with minor disbelief, and only some surprise, to the comment from the 'boater', who pours 'his' liquid waste into the canal.

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Published: 25 August 2017

Renewed vows on Lancaster Canal

HAVING experienced quite a bit of 'doom and gloom' over the past few months Sarah and Mark Thomas decided to cheer up their family and friends.

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Published: 25 August 2017

EA waterway 'not fit for purpose'

THE Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has highlighted the atrocious condition of an Environmental Waterway, calling it 'not fit for purpose'.

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Published: 24 August 2017

The law affects towpath cyclists

THE case where a cyclist has been found guilty of causing bodily harm by 'wanton or furious driving' yesterday, has raised further questions about pedestrian safety and the responsibility of cyclists in public places, writes Keith Gudgin.

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Published: 24 August 2017

A wide awakening

THE 'boater', Alan, who has fashioned his own toilet facilities on his boat moored in London needs a visit from Canal & River Trust, writes James Henry.

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Published: 24 August 2017

Rochdale closed yet again

FOR the seventh time this year the Rochdale Canal is closed, this time at Todmorden.

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Published: 24 August 2017

Police now involved with Sawley Cut overstayers

I READ with interest your article about the overstaying boats in Sawley Cut. I have to say, things appear to have taken a slightly more sinister turn, writes Keith Unwin.

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Published: 23 August 2017

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