Amazon to use Ganges for freight carrying
The India subsidary of online shopping giant Amazon has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to start shipping…
22 February 2024
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Petition: Designate the canal network as a National Park
Government plans to create a new national park in England have received support from an imaginative quarter. A waterways supporter has started a parliamentary petition…
21 February 2024
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Landslip closes north Oxford Canal
A landslide in a deep cutting has led to an unscheduled stoppage on the north Oxford Canal that could last several weeks.
A section of…
21 February 2024
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Boat-builder expands with new premises
Narrowboat builder Oakums has secured new premises that will allow it to increase its production line by 250%, from two boats to seven at a…
13 February 2024
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Triumphant opening of the Monty's Million Pound Bridge’
A parade of historic and classic vehicles celebrated the completion of the Montgomery Canal restoration’s Schoolhouse Bridge on 31st January.
The bridge has been rebuilt…
12 February 2024
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Classic Broads boat company for sale
One of the most familiar names on the Norfolk Broads, Broom Boats of Brundall, has been put up for sale. The 126-year-old company is available…
10 February 2024
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New chair for IWA as trustees continue direct management
The Inland Waterways Association trustees are continuing their direct management of the organisation, with the appointment of trustee Mike Wills as national chair and three…
07 February 2024
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Boaters facilities closing
The Canal & River Trust has effectively begun to carry out its preannounced policy of reducing the number of service facilities for boaters.
After a…
04 February 2024
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New joint venture aims to be leader in marine hybrid technology
Diesel specialist Barrus and electric propulsion experts Hybrid Marine have announced a joint venture company, Hybrid Marine International.
The two companies have already had a…
30 January 2024
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New boater facilities and residential moorings for central Leicester
Work has started on new boater facilities at Memory Lane Wharf in central Leicester, following years of campaigning from the local branch of the IWA.…
26 January 2024
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Calor backtracks on small cylinders
Calor has reversed its controversial decision last year to stop supplying the smaller 3.9kg propane and 4.5kg butane cylinder sizes.
The gas supplier says it…
25 January 2024
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