CRT publishes first boater census
The Canal & River Trust has published the results of its first-ever census, giving a glimpse into the average boater on its waterways.
The online…
13 June 2023
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Large lottery award to help secure future of ‘the Danny’
The Daniel Adamson Preservation Society has been awarded a substantial grant of nearly £100,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a one-year project connecting…
13 June 2023
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Mooring trial begins in central Birmingham
New mooring rules were instituted in central Birmingham's canals, to be trialled from 3rd July to the end of 2023.
The rules are intended to…
06 June 2023
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Boat trips signal completion of Gloucester Docks dredging
Boat trips and visitor moorings in Gloucester docks have resumed after the first stage of dredging was completed in May.
The docks were silted up…
06 June 2023
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Blue Flag for Liverpool docks
Liverpool's Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock marinas have been presented with Blue Flag awards for the third year in succession, still the only UK inland…
06 June 2023
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21st birthday celebrations for iconic Scottish boat-lift
Scottish Canals celebrated the Falkirk Wheel’s 21st birthday on 20th May, with the launch of a new youth panel to help steer the future of…
06 June 2023
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IWA appoints new chief executive
The Inland Waterways Association has appointed Sarah Niblock, a leading expert in psychotherapy and an experienced narrowboater, as its new chief executive. She joins IWA…
05 June 2023
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Winners of Crick Kings Lock trophy score 'the double'
A warm gesture by the winners of the 2023 Crick Boat Show ‘Favourite Boat’ competition led to two young girls receiving a replacement for their…
05 June 2023
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Wall to wall sunshine for the 23rd Crick Boat Show
Nearly 25,000 people visited the 23rd Crick Boat Show on 27th-29th May at Crick Marina near Daventry.
The event, organised by WW in partnership with…
01 June 2023
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Braidbar and Bespoke bag Favourite Boats title at Crick
The Crick Boat Show is where the best inland boat-building talent in the country comes together to showcase its craftsmanship and design innovation, and so…
31 May 2023
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Concerns over Knighton Wharf
The future of a legendary wharf on the Shropshire Union Canal is in question, after Premier Foods, the current owner, announced the closure of its…
25 May 2023
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