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Bargees welcome survey results

THE National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA), that represents many continuous cruisers, welcomes the results of the survey by Canal & River Trust that the waterways of London need more facilities for boaters.
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Published: 21 December 2016

Not surprised at result

I WAS not at all surprised at Canal & River Trust choosing the pictures it did in its photographic competition, all championing itself, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 19 December 2016

Vehicle closes another canal

FOLLOWING  on the closure of the Lancaster Canal by a vehicle striking a bridge dislodging its parapet, another canal has been similarly closed.

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Published: 19 December 2016

Marina hosts major fireworks display

BRITISH Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) is hosting a major event to start off Hull's year as City of Culture with a giant fireworks display at Hull Marina on New Year's Day.

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Published: 19 December 2016

Couple saved from canal

WITH literately thousands of revellers taking to the streets of Manchester, especially around the clubs and pubs of Deansgate, it was remarkable that none, under the influence of alcohol, fell into the Rochdale Canal.

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Published: 19 December 2016

More flats for Leeds & Liverpool Canal

PLANS have been approved for a five storey apartment block next to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal at Apperley Bridge.

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Published: 19 December 2016

MP concerned at lightship sale

LIVERPOOL MP,  Louise Ellman, is 'deeply concerned' about the possible sale of Liverpool's iconic Mersey Bar lightship.

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Published: 19 December 2016

Email: Rules a good thing

I too agree that the new rules will not be adhered to by some, perhaps even most, hirers, but if they reduce the number of accidents and increase awareness of the dangers, then they are a good thing.

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Published: 19 December 2016

Hire boater wins CaRT photo competition

THE new photographic competition being run by Canal & River Trust was won by a hire boater, it has been announced.

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Published: 19 December 2016

Impossible to get a mooring

I HAVE just seen your article about the state of moorings on London waterways, and though it is not exactly stated, it is impossible to get a decent mooring nowadays in the city if you are visiting, writes Helen Cripps.

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Published: 18 December 2016

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