Boost in number of bookable London moorings
Boaters planning a visit to London should now find it easier to stop in the capital, after the Canal & River Trust added ½-mile of…
03 April 2024
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HS2 crosses Grand Union
HS2 released this remarkable scene-changing drone picture in late March. It shows a span of the 2-mile Colne Viaduct finally being installed over the Grand…
01 April 2024
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CRT appoints climate change experts
The Canal & River Trust has signed long-term agreements with three specialist engineering contractors, to help it judge ground conditions in the face of increasing…
28 March 2024
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CRT and council in bins dispute on K&A
A dispute between the Canal & River Trust and a local council has highlighted the continuing problem of boaters' rubbish facilities around the country.
Boaters…
27 March 2024
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New CRT push for donations
The Canal & River Trust has launched a Give in Memory & Celebration appeal, and formed a Philanthropy Team. The move follows the appointment last…
26 March 2024
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CRT on the impact of the waterways
The Canal & River Trust has published The Impact Report, a document to persuade funders and supporters of the benefits of its waterways.
It follows…
26 March 2024
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Marina claims a first in supplying hydrogen to inland boaters
Aqueduct Marina of Nantwich says it is the first inland marina to offer hydrogen to boats equipped with fuel cell technology. The marina supplies BOC’s…
26 March 2024
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Scottish government backtracks on 'visitor levy' for marina charges
The Scottish government has dropped plans to include marinas and moorings in its planned Visitor Levy, which will tax businesses charging for accommodation.
The draft…
26 March 2024
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Progress on Gloucester Docks
Boating conditions on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal have returned to normal after a year of near-unusability for the city docks.
The Canal & River…
19 March 2024
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Knock-down pontoon makes short work of Shortwood collapse
While the Canal & River Trust usually cleans up canal damage itself, some of the worst of recent weather has forced it to call on…
19 March 2024
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CRT manager honoured at unveiling of new workboat
A senior Canal & River Trust staffer received a surprise honour when he unveiled a prototype workboat he helped to design – and discovered it…
12 March 2024
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