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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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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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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Obituary: Prunella Scales
With a fulsome tribute to Timothy West a year ago (WW January 2025), and now the sad passing of Prunella Scales on 27th October, it…
11 November 2025
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Foxton Museum on a knife-edge
Supporters of Foxton Canal Museum say it faces an uncertain future after a summer that saw the popular lock flight close to navigation due to…
11 November 2025
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Toddbrook Reservoir ready to reopen after £50m repair
Over six years after Toddbrook Reservoir came close to collapse, and following repairs totalling £50m, work should be completed by Christmas.
The reservoir has undergone…
05 November 2025
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