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Marina-focussed consultancy launches
Two long-standing waterways business figures have launched a consultancy advising on a new approach to the inland marina market.
John Eads and Mick Bettesworth have previously spent 25 years together working for large marina chain MDL, as well as advising several inland marinas that have seen marked growth.
The new Eads & Bettesworth Marina Consultants will focus on strategy, investment, development and commercial performance.
“Having worked with inland marina businesses of different sizes, I realise how much smaller operators can bring to the sector through local knowledge and personal service,”…
09 October 2026
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Moorings for Staveley
Workmen are installing new mooring jetties at Staveley Town Basin on the Chesterfield Canal, where a £4.5m waterside development has attracted seven businesses since opening…
13 November 2026
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Pounds to tackle pennywort
On the River Weaver Navigation the Canal & River Trust has begun a local project to remove the invasive species floating pennywort, thanks to two…
13 November 2026
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Waterways podcast 'highly commended'
The Water Road, the fortnightly podcast by WW contributor Adam Porter, was Highly Commended at the Independent Podcast Awards on 4th November.
The judges said:…
12 November 2026
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Narrowboat sinking blocks canal entrance
The Chesterfield Canal was blocked off at the end of October after a narrowboat sank in the River Trent on the approach to West Stockwith…
12 November 2026
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Boat training courses at Leeds Dock
Leeds Dock is the latest centre of inland waterways training, after it began offering courses in both amateur and professional boat-handling in November 2026.
The…
12 November 2026
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Beta Marine launches 40th Anniversary Challenge
Has your boat got the oldest working narrowboat engine?
Beta Marine is teaming up with the Crick Boat Show and Waterways World to celebrate its…
11 November 2026
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Llangollen reopening date announced
Boaters on the Llangollen Canal – and the inland hire-boat industry especially – will be relieved to hear the Canal & River Trust is now…
09 November 2026
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Temporary fix to Bath canal tunnel
Boat traffic on the Kennet & Avon Canal through Bath was halted on 9th October after contractors carrying out roadworks accidentally broke through the roof…
30 October 2026
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Dredging begins at Gloucester Docks
Dredging is finally underway at Gloucester Docks, after the worst siltation in many years (WW December 2026). The Canal & River Trust has doubled funds…
30 October 2026
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Bridgewater breach repair goes out to tender
Almost two years after the massive breach at Dunham Massey, the Bridgewater Canal Company says it is finally receiving tenders for repairs.
But before a…
30 October 2026
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