Boater census highlights liveaboard challenges
The Canal & River Trust has for the first time entered general social campaigning, calling on the government and other public bodies to better support…
06 August 2024
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Major breach isolates northern Lancaster Canal
A breach on the Lancaster Canal on 20th July has isolated the northern 33 miles, with the Canal & River Trust warning that repairs could…
30 July 2024
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Aqueduct Marina event showcases hydrogen power
Aqueduct Marina, on the Shropshire Union’s Middlewich Arm, held an open day on 13th July that showcased new emission-free technology.
The marina has been championing…
30 July 2024
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EA extends deadline for boat registration consultation
A consultation on plans to raise Environment Agency boat licence charges has been extended by a week to 16th August.
Defra, which runs the 630…
25 July 2024
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NEC takes over winter boat show
The winter marine exhibition BoatLife, which takes place each February at the NEC in Birmingham, has been acquired by the NEC Group as the first…
23 July 2024
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Feeding frenzy in Leeds
A floating remote-controlled craft modelled on a basking shark is being used to clean up the River Aire in central Leeds.
Called the Waste Shark,…
11 July 2024
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George takes the helm at White Mills
The independent White Mills Marina, on the River Nene at Earls Barton, has appointed Georgina Wickham as Marina Manager.
Georgina (known to everyone as George)…
10 July 2024
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Navigation authorities now allowed to sue polluting water companies
The Manchester Ship Canal Company has won a long-running court battle to sue a water company over polluting sewage spills.
MSCC first locked horns in…
10 July 2024
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IWA survey identifies state of waterways
The Inland Wateways Association says an online survey of boaters carried out earlier this year has given it useful insight into the current state of…
09 July 2024
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New management at Fenny Compton
Fenny Compton Marina, the only full-service boat facility on the Oxford Canal summit, entered a new era in June after boat-builder Crafted Boats took it…
09 July 2024
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Restoration trust fined over volunteer's death
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has been told it must pay almost £47,000 in fines, costs and compensation, after a volunteer lost his life…
09 July 2024
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