CRT predicts stormy waters for the canals
The Canal & River Trust has issued a stark warning that its financial situation is stretched beyond measure, and it could result in a lack…
03 February 2023
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Better weather in 2022 meant fewer disasters, says RCR
River Canal Rescue said the number of major incidents it had to respond to were down significantly in 2022, thanks to improving weather and fewer…
01 February 2023
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Familiar Braunston boat café reopens after pandemic
Braunston’s café-boat Gongoozler’s Rest reopens fully in March on the towpath just outside the entrance to Braunston Marina. Passers-by will be pleased to hear that the…
31 January 2023
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Trent & Mersey tunnel rescue drama
A lady who bought a widebeam boat on the Bridgewater Canal had more of an experience than she bargained for, after the boat became stuck…
27 January 2023
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Viva Magenta is colour of the year
If you're considering having your boat repainted or signwritten, and feel indecisive and adventurous, printing industry colour specialist Pantone has just decreed 2023 as the…
27 January 2023
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Concern among boaters as Calor discontinues small LPG sizes
Owners of smaller boats have expressed dismay at the sudden announcement by Calor Gas, the leading supplier of bottled LPG, to discontinue five of its…
26 January 2023
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Estate buys K&A marina and plans boater facilities
Wasing Estate, the Berkshire estate that manages Frouds Bridge Marina on the Kennet & Avon Canal, has bought the 160-berth narrowboat marina from the founding…
24 January 2023
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Chesterfield Canal Trust advertises second paid role
As the Chesterfield Canal Trust ramps up its attempt to reopen the full canal by 2027, it is seeking a paid funding officer.
This is…
16 January 2023
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Chain with waterside pubs seeks investors
A fast-growing pub company that owns quite a few waterside hostelries is encouraging boaters to invest in them.
Oakman Inns now runs over 40 pubs…
09 January 2023
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Worries about Thames museum's future
Fears have been expressed about the future of the River & Rowing Museum in Henley, after it lost more than £510,000 in the last financial…
07 January 2023
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Dramatic fire closes main line at Wolverhampton
One of the biggest canalside fires of recent years forced the closure of the Birmingham Main Line canal at Wolverhampton on 6th December.
Bricks tumbled…
07 January 2023
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