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Clean for the Queen

I clearly remember some years ago an organised litter-pick along a mile of Grand Union towing path.

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Published: 02 March 2016

Ice and blacking

LAST year, when I took my boat out for blacking, I was interested to see the waterline as I had done about 20 miles of ice breaking (a good 1 inch thick) the year before, writes Maffi Oxford.

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Published: 02 March 2016

No boat safety scheme

EVEN though two people were killed by carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat on Lake Windermere, the Lake District National Park Authority will not adopt a recommended boat safety scheme.

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Published: 29 February 2016

CaRT should be ashamed

I HAVE just read your most disturbing news that part of the BCN is recognised as the fourth grottiest place in the country, and to my mind it should be stated that the people at Canal & River Trust should be ashamed writes James Henry.

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Published: 29 February 2016

Quandary over dogs in Ashton Canal

THERE is a quandary over two collie dogs discovered in the lock on Ashton Canal at Droyslden yesterday (Sunday).

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Published: 29 February 2016

Another boat hung-up

THERE is another boat hung-up in a lock—on the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal.

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Published: 26 February 2016

Worcester & Birmingham to be closed

THE Worcester & Birmingham Canal is to be closed at Sidbury Lock (3) owing to a large void appearing in the towpath, and it sinking.

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Published: 26 February 2016

BCNS Summer Explorer Cruise itinerary published

THE itinerary of the BCNS Summer Explorer Cruise has been published, and will take place from Friday 19th to Friday 26th August.
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Published: 26 February 2016

CaRT saving cash on move to new office

THE Canal & River Trust is saving cash in moving its North West office in Wigan to smaller premises, with the advantage it is right next to the waterway.

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Published: 26 February 2016

Boat sellers can have any broker

BOATERS selling their boats at the British Waterways Marinas Ltd (BWML) marinas in London are no longer restricted to the marina as the broker, but can use any broker.

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Published: 26 February 2016

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