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U-boat surfaces as museum

U-boat surfaces as museum

27 January 2012

A 'U-boat' which caused a stir on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal 18 months ago has now 'surfaced' as a floating museum at the end of the canal in the Yorkshire city.

 But there will be no need for canal boats moored nearby to hurl depth charges at the enemy craft.

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Canalside football club may face move

Canalside football club may face move

26 January 2012

FOLLOWING news last week of its ‘eviction’, Northwich Victoria FC will play its home game this Saturday (January 28) at the Victoria Stadium alongside the Trent & Mersey Canal.

Club solicitors confirmed yesterday that an agreement had been reached with receivers Deloitte and prospective new owners, chemical manufacturers, Thor Specialities (UK) Ltd. But there is no word yet on what will happen after that.

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Feature Articles

A trip down memory lane

A trip down memory lane

26 January 2012

Harry Arnold takes to the towpath for a New Year expedition

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What's On

20 January 2012

GET a free behind-the-scenes tour of a lock gate replacement at the famous Bingley Five Rise Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.during the weekend January 28-29.

Bingley Five Rise Cafe will be open all day serving hot food and drinks.

Time: 10am-3pm. Last entry strictly 3pm. Site closes 3.45pm.

Parking at UKAR UK on Croft Road - shuttle bus or 20 minute towpath walk to the site.

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Videos

Whilton Marina: Mooring up to a Pier

27 January 2012

EACH month we will be bringing you a video from Whilton Marina’s About Narrowboating channel on YouTube. There are currently 44 films covering everything from Blacking a Narrowboat to Different Types of Handrails. We start the ball rolling by going back to basics with Mooring up to a Pier.

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