National waterways and wellbeing charity, the Canal & River Trust, is asking drivers to take much more care when crossing the 200-year-old hump-back bridges that
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Author: Janet Richardson
February half term family fun at Chichester Canal
Chichester Canal is home to many different types of wildlife – furry, fishy and feathery, and this February half term the canal volunteers are encouraging
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Book a staycation with a difference and help bring a waterway back to life
There are still over 500 miles of derelict waterways that need your help to restore them. An exciting programme of summer working holidays called ‘Canal
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ANNUAL LOCKAGE REPORT 2021: How many times locks were used…
The Canal & River Trust has published its Annual Lockage Report for 2021 which shows how many times locks were used across the charity’s 2,000
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New gates to be lifted into Newark Town Lock
THE Canal & River Trust has started works to replace two giant sets of lock gates at Newark Town Lock as part of a major
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CANAL CHARITY APPOINTS NEW CHAIR – YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST ADVISORY BOARD
Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire and the North East, has appointed Helen
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CHARITY COMMITTED TO IMPROVING LONDON’S WATERWAYS FOR BOATERS
The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for 100 miles of waterways across London, is providing an update on the progress of its
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Explore the locks at Grindley Brook at free open day
Waterways and wellbeing charity, Canal & River Trust, is holding a public open day on Saturday 5 February at Lock 2 on the Llangollen Canal
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Canal Trust funding success enables bank restoration to begin 200th anniversary year
The Chichester Ship Canal Trust, the volunteer-led, self-funded charity behind the canal, is celebrating as they’ve been able to secure 75% of the funding needed
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New lease of life for Cromford Canal bridge
WORK to repair and restore Brown’s swing bridge at the High Peak Junction on the Cromford Canal is now complete thanks to Derbyshire County Council
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All aboard! Chichester Ship Canal’s season of bicentenary celebrations
CHICHESTER Ship Canal’s season of anniversary celebrations will start on Saturday April 9 – 200 years to the day from its formal opening in 1822.
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Return of the Queen
PS MEDWAY Queen is back in Gillingham, having returned ‘home’ on Friday January 7 behind her usual tug Christine, aided by the smaller Nipashore. She
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National charity showcases Walsall Canal with Virtual Open Day
Waterways and wellbeing charity, Canal & River Trust, has put the spotlight on the Walsall Canal at Ryders Green to showcase the expertise and work
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Minister for Infrastructure briefed on Waterways Ireland Climate Action Plan
NICHOLA Mallon MLA, Minister for Infrastructure recently met with Waterways Ireland CEO John McDonagh at the WI headquarters in Enniskillen, Lough Erne. He briefed the
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