CRT boat licences up 4%
The Canal & River Trust has announced that standard boat licence fees will rise by 4% from 1st April 2022.
Holders of the Gold Licence,…
04 November 2021
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Trials approves 'clean green' HVO diesel alternative
The Inland Waterways Association's Sustainable Boating Group has approved the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in boat diesel engines, after monitoring a long-term trial…
03 November 2021
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Crick Boat Show 2022 dates announced
The organisers of the Crick Boat Show have confirmed that next year's event will take place between Thursday 2nd and Sunday 5th June 2022 –…
03 November 2021
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RYA appoints new chief executive
The Royal Yachting Association announced the appointment of Sara Sutcliffe MBE as its new chief executive in October.
"It is an honour to play a…
03 November 2021
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White Mills named Inland Marina of the Year for second time
White Mills Marina on the River Nene was named Towergate's Inland Marina of the Year 2021 at a virtual ceremony in September. It's the second…
03 November 2021
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Sustainable construction for Shakespeare Marina
Marina developer Geomac and wet civil engineering contractor Land & Water say they are working on lowering the carbon footprint of the construction of the…
03 November 2021
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Government backs down over sewage overflow into rivers
The UK Government says it will finally force water companies to cut sewage overflow into rivers and canals, following a rebellion by MPs and Lords…
28 October 2021
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Calor recalls 4.5kg butane cylinders
Calor Gas has issued a product recall on a limited number of its 4.5kg Butane cylinders. The recall relates only to cylinders with a Next Test…
27 October 2021
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Extra £1.4m for canal winter works
The government's Heritage Stimulus Fund has awarded over £1.4m towards seven individual projects on the Canal & River Trust's winter works programme.
It's all part…
26 October 2021
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Historic canalside cottages to be auctioned
Three historic canalside cottages are being auctioned on 10th November. Two are CRT-owned and will be familiar to generations of London boaters.
The first is…
26 October 2021
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Canals cool cities, confirm researchers
Scientists from the University of Manchester have published a report that proves the presence of canals in cities can cool their neighbourhoods during heatwaves by…
25 October 2021
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