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University project targets carbon-free waterways
A team of scientists at the University of Strathclyde are advancing research in dredging and green propulsion technology that could help to meet the UK…
01 March 2021
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New marina for western end of Caledonian Canal
The first phase of a long-awaited marina is on target to open this summer at the extreme western end of the Caledonian Canal.
The new…
01 March 2021
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Navigators & General celebrates centenary
What is perhaps the oldest insurance company covering narrowboats, Navigators & General, has just celebrated its centenary.
The Brighton-based company was founded on 1st March…
01 March 2021
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CRT forbids waterless toilet waste disposal
Waterless (composting) toilet users are facing a new dilemma after the Canal & River Trust announced that solid waste from the units should not be…
01 March 2021
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Figure of Three locks on schedule for May reopening
The Canal & River Trust hopes to reopen the Figure of Three locks, on the Calder & Hebble Navigation near Dewsbury, in May, just in…
01 March 2021
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Braunston Marina uses lockdown for Boat Show bridge refurbishment
In a classic example of silver linings, Braunston Marina says the 2020 Covid lockdown gave it time to refurbish its replica Horsley Ironworks inter-harbour footbridge…
25 February 2021
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Job opportunities at Midland Chandlers
Midland Chandlers, the retail firm specialising in canal equipment, is seeking applications for the roles of branch manager and technical sales advisor at locations in…
23 February 2021
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Post-Covid cruising expected to return in April
The Canal & River Trust has charted out its own slow return to normal boating, including holiday hire and private boating restarting in April, following…
23 February 2021
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Hobbs boatyard bought by vintage craft collector
One of the two boatyards operated by Hobbs of Henley has been sold to Adam Toop, a collector of vintage boats and co-chair of the…
19 February 2021
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ABC Leisure Group acquires Springwood Haven Marina
ABC Leisure, the marina and hire-boat chain, has acquired Springwood Haven Marina on the Coventry Canal.


In a secluded location near Nuneaton, with 45 moorings…
18 February 2021
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Crick Boat Show returns with online offering
While the majority of live events remain cancelled or postponed, the UK's biggest inland waterways festival is bucking the trend with a 'Virtual Crick' in…
17 February 2021
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