Steel shortage delays Skipton bridge replacement
A swing-bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal was finally replaced in early July, two months late and much more expensively thanks to the worldwide…
08 July 2021
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Beta Marine adds hydraulic propulsion to portfolio
Hercules Hydraulics has appointed Beta Marine as its distributor for the UK inland waterways market.
The two companies have worked closely together for many years,…
08 July 2021
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Scottish Canals sets net zero carbon target
Scottish Canals has announced a commitment to become carbon neutral and reach 'net zero' by 2030.
It's planning on spending £250,000 on the Falkirk Wheel…
07 July 2021
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Boat-building in a perfect storm of uncertainty
Narrowboat builders have been appealing for patience from customers, as huge material price increases and severe supply shortages hit them suddenly in April and May…
05 July 2021
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Frustration for canal traders after CRT closes towpaths for 10 weeks
Canal businesses at two of the busiest places on the Staffordshire Ring have been protesting, after the Canal & River Trust took a late decision…
04 July 2021
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Ombudsman reports increase in complaints
The Waterways Ombudsman has reported a sharp increase in the number of complaints against the Canal & River Trust in the year ending April 2021. …
01 July 2021
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Torfaen Council to appoint canal officer for Mon & Brec restoration
The Monmouthshire, Brecon & Abergavenny Canals Trust has welcomed the decision of Torfaen Council to create a new full-time post of canal coordinator.
The role…
29 June 2021
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First new Thames shipyard in over a century seeks operator
The Port of London Authority is working with property developers and the Royal Docks team to deliver the first new shipyard on the River Thames…
28 June 2021
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HMG Paints recognised at family business awards
Manchester-based business, HMG Paints Ltd, was presented with two accolades at the Family Business of the Year Awards on 24th June.
The independent paint manufacturer…
25 June 2021
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Islington boaters first to benefit from eco-moorings
Eco-moorings on the Regent’s Canal at Islington opened for boaters on 17th June to coincide with Clean Air Day 2021.
The Canal & River Trust,…
24 June 2021
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NHS trust trials Thames delivery service
A London-based NHS trust has become the first in the country to pilot a daily riverboat delivery service as part of efforts to reduce its…
21 June 2021
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