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Sunk boat still blocking Oxford Canal

THE NAVIGATION is still closed by the boat that sank between Bridge 4 & 5 on the Oxford Canal.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Transport problems with the barrier

IT WAS ON the 24th January that the New Lane Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was closed to navigation.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Removing plastic from the Nene

A DEVICE that removes litter and particularly microplastic particles from water has been tested in the Nene.

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Published: 19 February 2025

Squatter boats have held-up a 6bn housing project

SQUATTERS BOATS have held-up a 6bn housing project.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Deserted narrowboat blocks Oxford Canal

A NARROWBOAT has been deserted across the Oxford Canal stopping navigation.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Big plans for Anderton Visitor Centre

PLANS HAVE have been approved by Cheshire West and Chester Council for a complete transformation of the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Old waterway postcard sells for £54.67

A POSTCARD depicting two freight narrowboats has sold for £54.67 on Ebay.

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Published: 17 February 2025

Victor tells of a fine example of Canal & River Trust's numbers

I RECKON that we all know of Canal & River Trust's propensity of exaggerating its numbers.

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Published: 15 February 2025

Protest march to save route of Wilts & Berks Canal

MANY RESIDENTS are expected to march through Swindon on this coming Sunday

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Published: 14 February 2025

The trust still engages with government for more funds

IN AN ATTEMPT to secure more funds the Canal & River Trust is still engaging with the government.

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Published: 14 February 2025

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  • Café turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters
  • Collapsed culvert keeps Staffs & Worcs Canal closed
  • Long closure caused by building demolition
  • Just one puppy lived of three dumped on canal towpath
  • Could be a long stoppage at Kennet & Avon lock
  • How the boat rescue was undertaken
  • Rain, rain and more rain
  • Two problems at Keadby Lock
  • Boaters emptying cassette toilets into canal
  • Stoke-on-Trent museums at risk

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