Canal festival goes ahead without canal
The annual Banbury Canal Festival went ahead as usual on 3rd/4th October, despite the south Oxford Canal still being closed from the summer drought.
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08 October 2026
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Gloucester docks get £2m dredging boost
The Canal & River Trust has doubled its dredging budget for Gloucester Docks to £4m. The increase follows persistent problems with silting, which has caused…
05 October 2026
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Latest Bath Deep Lock sinking raises issues
Questions are likely to be asked about the safety of deeper locks on the canal system, after Anglo-Welsh hire-boat Molly sank in Bath Deep Lock…
22 September 2026
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CRT appeals for fresh ideas
The Canal & River Trust has written an ‘innovation prospectus’ asking for ideas from organisations to help shape the waterways through collaboration, new technologies and…
22 September 2026
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Wolverton stages first Canal & Rail Festival
The relatively new MK Canals charity staged the first Canal & Rail Festival on the Grand Union Canal at Wolverton over the weekend of 12th-13th…
21 September 2026
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Further leaks delay Llangollen breach repair
After several months of optimism about the Llangollen Canal breach repair, Canal & River Trust contractors have discovered further leaks on the site of the…
21 September 2026
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New Erewash Canal bridge laced with history
A spectacular new curved footbridge with a soaring arch over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton will be formally opened on 19th September.
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17 September 2026
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Good progress unveiled on the Chesterfield Canal
In mid-August the Chesterfield Canal Trust paused works on its Staveley project to show the new section of canal before rewatering, and demonstrate some remarkable…
10 September 2026
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Broads Society celebrates 70 years
The Broads Society organised a special cruise on 6th September on the Vintage Broadsman trip-boat from Wroxham to celebrate its Platinum anniversary.
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09 September 2026
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IWA and CA issue new guidance on switching to lithium
The IWA’s Sustainable Boating Group and the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services Group have jointly produced an advisory document for boaters contemplating changing their…
09 September 2026
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Bridgewater finally ready to appoint breach repair contractor
The Bridgewater Canal Company says it is finally ready to put the contract for repair of the canal breach at Little Bollington, near Lymm, out…
02 September 2026
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