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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Obituary: John Coombes
Many boaters breaking down near Banbury on the Oxford Canal will have counted their blessings that the resident engineer in those parts was John Coombes.…
14 October 2021
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Cam Conservancy contracts out maintenance
The Conservators of the River Cam have contracted out maintenance of the river to a private company, which they say will make it more efficient…
14 October 2021
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Boaters urged to defy London 'no mooring' restrictions
Liveaboard boaters on the Lee Navigation in East London are being urged to ignore or disobey 'No Mooring' signs and rules introduced by the Canal…
14 October 2021
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Leeds & Liverpool split into three after emergencies threaten all-winter stoppages.
The Canal & River Trust was counting the increasing cost of supporting the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, after a breach near Blackburn and an emergency…
11 October 2021
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Towpath mowing trial made permanent
After a six-month trial on around 375 miles of towpaths (approximately 20% of the network) the Canal & River Trust says its new mowing and…
09 October 2021
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