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IWA warning over latest HS2 plans 

The Inland Waterways Association has criticised new plans unveiled for the construction of the Crewe–Manchester stage of the HS2 project.  The latest environmental reports released…
13 April 2022
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Marina joins Ukraine appeal

Mercia Marina, on the eastern Trent & Mersey Canal, has appealed to its moorers and patrons to support the official Ukraine appeal of the Disasters…
05 April 2022
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Latest Jericho Wharf plans for Oxford Canal thrown out

Oxford City Council has rejected the latest planning application in the 30-year attempt to develop the city's Jericho Wharf, near the southern terminus of the…
31 March 2022
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London liveaboards stage protest against CRT "cull"

The National Bargee Travellers Association say that an estimated 110 liveaboard boaters took part in a protest march in central London on 26th March.  The…
28 March 2022
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Tree damage causes delays to Mon & Brec works

Falling trees during February's storms, including an unlikely accident on the canal bed, has delayed the reopening of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal for the…
21 March 2022
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Whilton Marina walks to Ukraine

Staff of Whilton Marina, responding to the distress in Ukraine, began a sponsored walk to the country on 9th March, to help its refugees.  Well,…
17 March 2022
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Thames flotilla announced for Platinum Jubilee

Thames Alive, organisers of the Totally Thames Festival, have announced an evening illuminated Thames flotilla on 24th September to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.  To…
17 March 2022
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Freight carrying resumes on Aire & Calder

The Canal & River Trust has giving freight carriers cautious permission to resume passage on the Aire & Calder Navigation.  The announcement follows a temporary…
17 March 2022
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Echoes of lockdown in latest RCR sinking and breakdown figures 

Boat breakdown service River Canal Rescue says it saw a reduction of 25% in the number of major emergencies it responded to in 2021, 171…
17 March 2022
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New luxury boating show at London Docks

At short notice, trade body British Marine has organised London Luxury Afloat, a brand new luxury boating show, for London's St Katherine Docks between 21st…
16 March 2022
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Record number of trees down after storms

The Canal & River Trust reported a record number of mature trees blown down on the canals after Storm Eunice blew across England and Wales…
14 March 2022
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