FLOODING was once termed a ‘weather event', but as it continues to occur with increasing regularity, River Canal Rescue is advising how to safeguard boats and minimise the impact and subsequent damage caused by a deluge, writes Managing Director Stephanie Horton.
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I just cannot agree with your correspondent who believes that boaters would be better served by Canal & River Trust taking over the Environment Agency rivers, writes James Henry.
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IT SEEMS remarkable that the police in Manchester admit to 28 unexplained deaths in the canals of the city, but are doing nothing about them, writes Paul Ellis.
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THE Canal & River Trust (CaRT) Meetings Calendar provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in what is happening at the Trust.
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MERCIA Marina has launched its fifth annual art competition in conjunction with Willington Arts Festival.
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Investigation with CaRT staff indicated that something was stuck on the cill but at that stage it couldn't be moved and we didn't know exactly what the nature of the obstruction was. So rest assured there was no danger and CaRT weren't hiding anything.
Neil Quarmby
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THE story about the fine imposed on a Cornish dog walker for failing to clean up highlights the crucial factor in several contentious issues affecting the canals.
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IT HAS been revealed that 85 bodies have been pulled from Manchester's canals during the past seven years, leaving some to believe there is a serial killer on the loose in the city.
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HAS there been a day of boats sinking in locks on the Grand Union Canal, or don't the people at Canal & River Trust know which lock is which?
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