A magnet fisher who caught a grenade in the Kennet and Avon Canal was given the kit he used as a Christmas present. Friends Tony Scott and Elliot Bromfield were using the equipment – which is similar to metal detecting but in water – when they pulled up the object. Elliot, who is ex-army, said he knew it was a World War Two hand grenade and they called the police immediately.
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CRT returns unlawfully seized boat after threat of legal action
Canal & River Trust (CRT) was forced to return an unlawfully seized boat following the threat of legal action by its live-aboard owner. The charity had seized the boat, which actually had a valid licence at the time, on 6th August 2020 without obtaining a Court Order, which is unlawful if a boat is used as a home.
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east midland waterways to get £4m makeover
The Canal & River Trust is investing £4 million on a four-month programme of repairs on the historic waterways of the East Midlands. They will be replacing lock gates, dredging sections of canal and carrying out a host of other tasks to keep the 200-year old network working.
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curious case of sticky fuel causing engine breakdowns
River Canal Rescue reports there’s been an uncharacteristic peak in fuel-related component breakdowns not linked to diesel bug. It cites two identical jobs where fuel injectors were diagnosed as needing an overhaul, yet their replacements stopped working within a week, and injection pumps were found to have failed even though the diesel was clear and bright.
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CRT’s top ten hits to be water safe this winter
Canal & River Trust is calling on people to enjoy being by water safely this winter and has published ten seasonal tips on how to take extra care on the towpaths. Wintery canal scenes have an enchanting, picture-perfect appeal. However, the reduced daylight and wet and even slippery conditions typical of this time of year can conceal hidden dangers.
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boat safety scheme urge boaters to follow safety advice
Following the deaths of two friends from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in a boat called Diversion in York in December 2019, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a safety flyer with the lessons learnt from its initial findings and the Boat Safety Scheme is urging boaters to read it and adopt the safety advice immediately.
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boat licence terms and conditions deadline
The Canal & River Trust (CRT) consultation on changes to the Boat Licence Terms and Conditions ends on Sunday 20th December 2020. The NBTA believes that CRT’s proposals for changes to the Boat Licence Terms and Conditions are unreasonable and unlawful.
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norfolk & suffolk boating association promote ‘waterwatch’
The Norfolk & Suffolk Boating Association (NSBA) have joined forces with the Merchant Navy Association Boat Club to promote the MN Boat Club’s new WaterWatch safety & surveillance scheme in East Anglia
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canal river trust publishes boater report 2020
The Canal & River Trust publishes its Boater Report 2020 for its 34,500 leisure licence holders. The Report sets out how the Trust generates its income, including the contribution from boaters, and how that money is invested in the network.
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crt broadens online booking facility for tunnels
The Canal & River Trust broaden facility to book more staffed locks and tunnels online. From 2 November 2020, boaters will now also be able to book for Thames Lock, Braunston Tunnel, Saddington Tunnel, Blisworth Tunnel, Boston Tidal Lock, Newlay & Kirkstall Forge Locks, Bingley Three and Five Rise Locks and Harecastle Tunnel.
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