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Obituary: Robert Shopland
Robert Shopland, who has died at the age of 80, was one of a trio that founded Waterways World magazine, and served as its editor…
17 June 2021
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Historic floating café sinks in Bristol Harbour
An investigation has been launched after an unknown catastrophic failure caused a historic narrowboat and a Dutch barge to sink together in Bristol Harbour on…
17 June 2021
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Massive loads for Manchester Ship Canal
The Manchester Ship Canal has seen its largest traffic inland for some time, with the transit of three 35-tonne brewery silos in late May. MV Hendrik…
17 June 2021
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Lapal Canal Trust signs contract to build first part of restoration
The Lapal Canal Trust has signed a £300,000 contract with Land & Water Services to construct the first part of the restoration of the Dudley…
14 June 2021
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New hire-operator opens in the Chilterns
Chiltern Canal Boat Holidays is a brand-new family hire-boat business on the southern Grand Union Canal.
Operating one boat from Winkwell, between Berkhamsted and Hemel…
11 June 2021
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Londoner loses boat for hosting party on Lee Navigation
A London boater has been fined nearly £2,000 and had his boat confiscated after pleading guilty to breaking Covid rules by hosting an overnight party…
10 June 2021
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Sustainability in the spotlight at Southampton Boat Show
British Marine has pledged to make the Southampton International Boat Show 2021 the most environmentally friendly in its 52-year history.
Taking place between 10th and…
10 June 2021
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Speeding cyclists get automatic slow-down signs
The Canal & River Trust is testing a new speed awareness device on West Midlands towpaths, as part of its ‘Stay Kind, Slow Down’ campaign…
07 June 2021
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Self-driving boats trialled in Holland
The 60 miles of canals in Amsterdam are currently a testing ground for self-driving electric boats, to see if they can carry out tasks such…
04 June 2021
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New Scottish marina fills
Scottish Canals celebrated the filling of Winchburgh Marina basin in 21st May.
The new mooring facility is fairly small by conventional standards, accommodating only 20…
27 May 2021
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Water Pollution Award for RCR and Bilgeaway
Breakdown service River Canal Rescue has won a water pollution prevention award from the British Safety Industry Federation for its Bilgeaway filter.
The BSIF's annual…
26 May 2021
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