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Rochdale Canal reopened

OWING TO AN improvement in water levels the Rochdale Canal has now reopened.

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Published: 29 May 2025

Damaged bridge still not reopened

PEOPLE LIVING NEAR the closed footbridge over the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal are still calling for it to be reopened.

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Published: 29 May 2025

Spill weir problems stop boat trips

BOAT TRIPS OFFERED on a restored section of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust have regretfully had to be cancelled.

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Published: 28 May 2025

Thames lock keepers vote to strike

THE LOCK KEEPERS on the Thames have voted to take strike action.

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Published: 28 May 2025

Boats set on fire on the Lee Navigation

River BOATS HAVE BEEN set on fire on the Lee Navigation.

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Published: 28 May 2025

Ten years of 'green' energy

THE OSNEY LOCK HYDRO has been producing 'green' energy from the Thames for ten years.

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Published: 28 May 2025

Sunken narrowboat raised from Thames

A SUNKEN NARROWBOAT that has been in the Thames for years has been raised.

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Published: 28 May 2025

Would hate to move boats now

I totally agree with how you have described the state of 'The System', writes Michael Daine.

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Published: 28 May 2025

Victor reminds us of the sorry state of affairs

WE ARE GETTING well into the season now, with all the winter works finished, so all is well to go.

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Published: 24 May 2025

The 'Wink' on the blink!

IT IS SOME TIME since the Winkwell Swing Bridge 147 on the Grand Union failed.

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Published: 23 May 2025

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  • Gates in a poor way for several years
  • Vehicle hits bridge and closes canal with no date of reopening
  • Car in Rochdale Canal
  • Two live grenades on canal towpath
  • Lime bikes dumped in canals
  • Choosing narrowboat living extended man's life
  • Victor asks—is the system closing down?
  • The failing system continues
  • The longest village in the world article
  • Six more closures pile on
  • Sutton Swing Bridge over the Weaver is to finally be repaired
  • But the 'Longest Village' is not used
  • Leeds & Liverpool leaking lock to be fixed whilst navigation closed
  • Thames lock keepers' strike suspended
  • Edinburgh Canal Festival this week-end
  • Oh no—not again!
  • A close call indeed
  • Way of life is under threat
  • Bad move for Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival
  • Boaters and businesses stranded by long waterway closure

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