Biological attempt to tackle explosive weed growth
The Property Care Association, which hosts an annual conference on weed and vegetation control, is for the first time tackling the issue of aquatic invasive…
12 September 2024
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Haven Knox-Johnston in three-year title sponsorship deal with Crick Boat Show
Haven Knox-Johnston, the boat insurance specialists, are delighted to announce a three-year title sponsorship agreement with the Crick Boat Show. The well-established and popular inland…
12 September 2024
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ABC continues conversion to all-electric day boat fleet
The ABC hire group launched its fifth all-electric day-boat at an event at Alvechurch Marina on 29th August.
With a shell from Crafted Boats of…
11 September 2024
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Loopy narrowboat unveiled
The Industry, the latest candidate for World’s Weirdest Artwork, was finally unveiled on 9th September below Lock 4 on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal.
Artist…
09 September 2024
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BCN junction plans revealed
A developer has submitted a £150m plan to develop 17½ acres of derelict land around the BCN’s Horseley Fields Junction.
To be called Canalside South,…
05 September 2024
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LeeSan introduces personal pump-out points
The latest word in marina services – personal pump-out points – has been introduced to the inland market by sanitation specialist LeeSan.
Most residential moorers…
05 September 2024
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20,000 pints raises over £1,500 a year for the Montgomery restoration
A beer brewed in support of the Montgomery Canal Restoration has sold more than 20,000 pints in pubs since it was launched 18 months ago. …
03 September 2024
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Obituary: Robin Evans
Heritage champion who led the creation of Canal and River Trust
Robin Evans, who died on 23rd August after a short illness, aged 70, was…
27 August 2024
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Fundraiser launched for costs of cyanide spill
The Canal & River Trust has launched an appeal to help offset the costs of treating an industrial cyanide spill in the Walsall Canal.
The…
26 August 2024
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ACA announces second Waterways Day
The Accessible Waterways Association has announced a second Waterways Day, on 5th October 2024.
When the association was launched last year, its inaugural event in…
26 August 2024
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Piper Boats Dutch Barge Show
The weekend of 17th-18th heralds the annual Piper Boats event and this year is hosted by Harleyford Marina. The marina is the home base already…
14 August 2024
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