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THE END for itinerant boaters?

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February 3, 2025

THE National Bargee Travellers Association claims a new review into licensing could see the end of travelling life on the […]
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CANALS can help tackle UK crises

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February 1, 2025

CANALS can help tackle three crises facing the UK today – erosion of biodiversity, public health and climate change – […]
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CANAL SOCIETY looks back to the future

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January 31, 2025

IT WAS a busy end of year for the Shropshire Union Canal Society with work parties, success on the Montgomery […]
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INDEFINITE CLOSURE: Walsall canal section

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January 30, 2025

BOATERS will have to wait until they can navigate the section of the Walsall Canal closed following a toxic chemical […]
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WATERWAYS: Accessible for everyone

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January 29, 2025

Lucy Wood reports… THE Accessible Waterways Association (AWA) has been reflecting on 2024, its first full year as an official […]
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DRONES USED for swing bridge inspection

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January 28, 2025

ENGINEERS used specialist drones to inspect the Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge in Cheshire as part of plans for summer repairs. […]
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LAUNCHED: Cash appeal to restore wooden boat

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January 27, 2025

A WOODEN canal boat which will help give relief to people with mental health issues is to undergo a restoration […]
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DEVASTATING. Three weeks on from canal bank collapse

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January 25, 2025

ENGINEERS are still assessing the damage and extent of repairs needed at the Bridgewater Canal in Greater Manchester. A section […]
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CREDIBLE? Canal restoration study called into question

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January 24, 2025

THE Neath and Tennant Canals Trust has hit out after a key element in plans to restore the waterways to […]
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£55K FINES for unregistered boats

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January 23, 2025

A COURT crackdown on unregistered boats moored on the River Thames has seen 40 owners fined a total of £55,000. […]
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February 2025

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January 23, 2025

Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out.
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WINTER on the cut

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January 22, 2025

Kevin Thomas reports… SOMETIMES you know when winter announces its arrival before you have even stepped off your boat. Perhaps […]
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UNDER DEVELOPMENT: More efficient solar panels

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January 21, 2025

Phil Pickin reports… THERE are a number of obstacles to overcome if boat owners want to be more independent when […]
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ENERGISING Britain’s waterways

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January 20, 2025

Phil Pickin attended an interesting and occasionally entertaining British Marine Midlands annual meeting. WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club once again played […]
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