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Boat dwellers ‘denied basic rights’ because law fails to recognise floating homes
THOUSANDS of people living on Britain’s waterways are being denied basic rights because the law has failed to recognise their homes, said Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville. Writing on The Parliament Politics website, she warned that boat dwellers occupy a “strange limbo”, lacking the protections of conventional housing despite forming a long-established community. She is…
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Inside the Narrowboat Interiors Revolution: How Creativity, Community and Clever Design Are Redefining Life on the Cut
The start of a new year often sparks thoughts of fresh beginnings. With brighter days and kinder weather on the horizon, many people turn their attention to DIY projects and interior refreshes. Before picking up a paintbrush, however, it’s worth looking at what’s happening in the ever-evolving world of narrowboat interiors. Narrowboats carry a quiet…
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