Litter reduces by 40% when public are told about collecting efforts
A pilot study by Keep Britain Tidy says dropped rubbish was reduced by an average of 40% at litter hotspots, once colourful signs were erected…
23 March 2023
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IWA ‘on the march’ to protect our waterways
The Inland Waterways Association has announced Protect Our Waterways, a new campaign to press for adequate funding for inland navigations.
The campaign comes as fears…
22 March 2023
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Progress on the Toddbrook Reservoir repairs
An open day on 15th March at Toddbrook reservoir in Whaley Bridge provided an opportunity for WW to report on the progress of this important…
21 March 2023
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CRT reprieve for London boat composting waste business
A last-minute change of heart from the Canal & River Trust has reprieved Circular Revolution, a business in London collecting composting waste from boaters’ toilets. …
16 March 2023
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IWA forms new groups
The Inland Waterways Association has created a new identity for Scotland, where members north of the border will have a separate status instead of being…
16 March 2023
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Improvements to Braunston following legacy
The Canal & River Trust has announced a series of improvements to the canal through Braunston, using a legacy of around £165,000 received from local…
09 March 2023
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ABC group commits to electric dayboats
The ABC Leisure Group has announced plans to switch its dayboat fleet to all-electric power. The group currently has 12 dayboats across ten of its…
08 March 2023
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New electric trip-boat for Ashby Canal
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24 February 2023
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New carrying contract for newly refitted Aire & Calder barge
After a difficult 2022 for cargo on the Aire & Calder Navigation, it was good to see a new carrying contract for marine aggregate to…
22 February 2023
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HS2 Oxford Canal crossing will use traditional Warwickshire ironstone
The HS2 project has announced it will use local Warwickshire ironstone when cladding the pillars of a high-speed railway viaduct over the Oxford Canal summit…
21 February 2023
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Proposal for Preston Canal Basin
A campaign group has been launched to restore Preston Basin, the original end of the Lancaster Canal. The new Restoring Preston Basin Campaign group proposes…
20 February 2023
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