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Narrowboat purposely fired

THE owner of a narrowboat was seen purposely setting what is assumed is his boat alight whilst moored East of Chester on the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Published: 13 February 2017

Duck killer caught

A MAN seems to have an obsession about ducks, as they have been found in a bin by the Thames in Richmond, with their necks having been broken.

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Published: 13 February 2017

Body caught in boat's propeller

THE skipper of a boat on the Bridgewater Canal had a terrible shock when his boat's engine suddenly stopped, and looking down saw a body tangled in the propeller.

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Published: 13 February 2017

Water Rescue Team in operation

THE Castle Donnington Fire Station Specialist Water Rescue Team recently organised an Open Day for both residents and visitors at Sawley Marina.

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Published: 13 February 2017

How many visits today?

I HOPE you do not mind, but I really have to ask, just how many of those fantastic 460 millions visits will there be to the waterways today? Asks T. Lang.

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Published: 10 February 2017

Longer Grantham cruises

THE boats on the restored section of the Grantham Canal will be able to have longer cruises this year with more of the navigation cleared to take The Three Shires trip boat.

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Published: 10 February 2017

Towpaths not included

I SEE we had statistics by the Department of Transport that showed a nearly 50% increase in collisions by cyclists and pedestrians on pavements, writes David Fortune.

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Published: 09 February 2017

Fencing a waste of money

ONCE again the use of fences around our waterways raises its ugly head, but when will people realise they are a waste of money, ask James Henry.

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Published: 08 February 2017

Development on derelict Cotswold Canals

THOUGH Brimscombe Port is on the derelict Cotswold Canals, developers still see the advantage of development.

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Published: 08 February 2017

More fences

A BODY is found in the [Bristol] floating harbour and the call goes out for more fences to ensure safety, writes Jennifer MacGillivray.

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Published: 08 February 2017

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