Bridgewater breach on track for repair
The Bridgewater Canal Company says it is still fully committed to repairing last January’s breach near Lymm. It is now on track to reopen the…
08 December 2025
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Breakthrough on Mon & Brec water supply
The Welsh government has agreed to contribute £400,000 a year on water supplies for the Monmonthshire & Brecon Canal, to secure its future.
The agreement,…
08 December 2025
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Waterways charity brings Richard Parry on board as patron
The Avon Navigation Trust has announced a familiar name as its new patron.
Richard Parry has lent his support to the river navigation charity four…
03 December 2025
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Brand-new paddle steamer for Australia
In southern Australia, a new sidewheeler paddlesteamer has been built over two-and-a-half years by Hobson Marine Services, in Mildura on the River Murray. At 35m…
03 December 2025
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Boat lift to reopen for 2027 cruising season.
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27 November 2025
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Drought-hit Canal du Midi closed to boats
British canals are not alone in drought distress. Boating on the Canal du Midi in south-west France has been closed for the winter, until at…
21 November 2025
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Shake-up for CRT boat licensing
Boat licensing on Canal & River Trust waterways is set for change following the publication of a report by the three-person commission appointed by the…
20 November 2025
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Winners of new inland trade awards announced
A narrowboat broker and two narrowboat hire companies are the first winners of a new category of marine business awards.
The British Marine Inland Association…
18 November 2025
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CRT restoration plan under fire
The Inland Waterways Association has taken the lead in opposing proposals by the Canal & River Trust to introduce new competency checks and charges for…
13 November 2025
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Now it's oak trees at risk
Of all the trees that grow so fair, Old England to adorn,Greater are none beneath the Sun, Than Oak, and Ash, and Thorn
A Tree…
13 November 2025
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Boat licence increases announced
Boaters on Canal & River Trust waters face an increase in boat licence fees for both private boat-owners and boating businesses of 4.85% from 1st…
13 November 2025
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