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Smoke control order looms for boats in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is proposing to extend its existing Smoke Control Order to canal boats.
The whole of the city is currently a Smoke Control…
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Decision time nears on Thames & Severn restoration
As the Cotswold Canals Trust works to complete the Stroudwater length of the 36-mile restoration, it is close to making a controversial decison on the…
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Aquavista initiatives could disrupt marina industry
Two recent initiatives of the big Aquavista marina chain seem to be affecting the mooring industry – Explore 100 and Marina Swap.
Explore 100 lets…
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Where there's a will, there's CRT
The Canal & River Trust has made a rare foray into TV and online video advertising, with a short film aimed at grandparents making their…
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Protecting my business as a Boat Builder?
James Nicholas, New Business Executive, and Sean McNamara, Branch Manager, Haven Knox-Johnston
What can I do to protect my business as a Boat-Builder?
As a boat-builder we understand that the risks to your business are particularly premises dependent compared to other marine trades. However, to ensure rounded protection for your business we have compiled a list of key considerations.…
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Aquavista initiative disrupts mooring industry
Two recent initiatives from the major Aquavista marina chain seem to shakingg up the mooring industry – Explore 100 and…
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Electric community boat hire offers training experience
The Bedford & Milton Keynes Trust is offering an unusual charter for the remaining weeks of this year. A group…
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48V alternator from Sterling Power
A new alternator from Sterling Power could redefine what's expected of electrical systems on narrowboats – whether for new builds…
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Woodlets wood pellets
A reader has told us about Woodlets heat logs, which he says burn beautifully and cleanly in his narrowboat’s multi-fuel…
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