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David: A lucky summer

AT THIS this time of year I write a piece summarising our cruising for the year, which usually includes a statement to the effect that we have been largely unaffected by maintenance problems and stoppages.

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Published: 22 October 2015

Speeds on the tidal Thames

THERE has been some misunderstanding relating to the speed of craft on the tidal Thames, so the Port of London Authority has clarified the situation.

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Published: 22 October 2015

G&S bridge still out of action

THOUGH the Low Level Bridge at Sharpness on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal has now been inspected for repairs, work will not be completed until the week-end at the earliest.

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Published: 21 October 2015

Ghoulishly good fun at Dudley

THE Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines are organising their most spookish Halloween ever, with two kinds of boat trips.

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Published: 21 October 2015

Nothing more than tactics

I am not at all surprised that only seven boaters have put themselves forward for election to the Canal & River Trust council—the whole thing seems nothing more than tactics to show the government that we boaters are involved in the running of the Trust, that we certainly are not. writes James Henry.

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Published: 21 October 2015

Putting boaters in danger

IN REMOVING fire  fire extinguishers and ladders from Thames locks the Environment Agency is putting boaters lives at risk, claim members of a user group.

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Published: 19 October 2015

Land given so Wey & Arun can proceed

FARMERS Susan and Malcolm Brenton, supporters of the Wey & Arun Trust, have signed over 440 yards of their land so that the restoration of the canal can continue.

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Published: 19 October 2015

No realistic prospect of transfer of EA waters

THE Waterways Minister, Rory Stewart MP, has responded to concerns regarding transfer of EA navigations to Canal & River Trust (CaRT).

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Published: 19 October 2015

Uproar over speed increase on Thames

THE Port of London Authority (PLA) has allowed ferries operating on the tidal Thames to increase their speed to a maximum of 25 knots—28.7mph, that is causing uproar amongst houseboat owners.

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Published: 19 October 2015

Will the ducks understand?

I'VE HEARD it all now, Duck Lanes! Please tell me who at CaRT decided that this was a good idea, and its not even April 1st., writes Graham Westgate.

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Published: 18 October 2015

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