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Formal opening of Schoolhouse Bridge
Montgomery Canal restoration supporters celebrated the official opening of Schoolhouse Bridge on 28th June, when Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire Mrs Anna Turner unveiled a plaque…
09 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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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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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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CRT promises ‘back to basics’ after boater approval drops to new low
The Canal & River Trust has reported a sharp decline in overall boater satisfaction in the last year. The news emerges from the latest annual…
03 July 2024
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Lichfield supporters thrilled at next restoration stage
The Lichfield & Hatherton Canal Trust has received planning permission for the next stage of the Lichfield Canal restoration. This could give supporters the thrill…
03 July 2024
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New president for British Marine
Robert Parton, the owner and MD of Shropshire Union-based Aqueduct Marina, has been appointed president of trade federation British Marine.
He brings hard experience and…
03 July 2024
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Scotland’s latest marina opens on Union Canal
A brand new development on the banks of Scotland’s Union Canal has been extravagantly dubbed ‘the West Lothian Riviera’ after the new Winchburgh Marina was…
02 July 2024
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Nene marina announces mooring competition winners
White Mills Marina on the River Nene in Northamptonshire has announced the lucky winners of the free mooring competition it held during the 2024 Crick…
02 July 2024
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MBE for Phil Speight
Canal craftsman Phil Speight has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024 in recognition of his skills, and his efforts to pass…
01 July 2024
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Fender design concept tackles canal pollution
A London-based industrial design student has come up with a new type of narrowboat fender that could help tackle background pollution in canals.
The Bio-Fender…
26 June 2024
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