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WIN!! a first-class trip behind Flying Scotsman

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Mark Lancaster

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February 11, 2026

It’s the most famous steam locomotive in the world, and in just a few days you could be riding behind it in first-class style. We’ve teamed-up with leading railtour company Vintage Trains for a limited-time exclusive competition, as we have reserved a table for four people in first class on Thursday, February 19… and you…
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Rivers Champion Jonathan White Awarded OBE for Outstanding Contribution to River Conservation

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Mark Lancaster

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January 24, 2026

Jonathan White, President of The Rivers Trust, has been awarded an OBE in recognition of his outstanding services to river conservation, following an announcement in the King’s Honours. A long-standing and highly respected figure within the waterways and environmental sector, Jonathan has dedicated many years to championing the protection, restoration and long-term health of the…
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Chesterfield Canal Trust Secures £15,000+ in Community Grants to Restore Waterway and Expand Volunteering

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Mark Lancaster

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January 19, 2026

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has been awarded more than £15,000 in community funding, providing a significant boost to restoration work, habitat creation and volunteer engagement along the historic canal in Derbyshire. The trust has received £2,531.21 from its share of the Co-op Local Community Fund. This funding will support the Rewatering Renishaw project, helping to…
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BEHIND THE SCENES at the Cotswold Canals Trust: Western Depot tours a resounding success

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Mark Lancaster

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September 4, 2025

The Western Depot of the Cotswold Canals Trust opened its gates to the public on August 19 and 21, offering a rare glimpse behind the scenes of the ambitious canal restoration project. The special tours, part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund Summer Campaign, proved to be a resounding success, drawing visitors from near and…
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IWA urges ‘joined-up’ thinking in water review

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Mark Lancaster

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June 11, 2025

THE IWA has submitted a response to the Call for Evidence issued by the Independent Water Commission. The commission was launched by the UK and Welsh Governments in October 2024 and is chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, a former deputy governor of the Bank of England. It is tasked with carrying out the largest review…
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MONTGOMERY CANAL RESTORATION: Work continues apace

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Mark Lancaster

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May 7, 2025

VOLUNTEERS from the Shropshire Union Canal Society (SUCS) are inching the Crickheath section of the Montgomery Canal closer to Schoolhouse Bridge. During a recent work party, volunteers laid 3500 blocks to line the canal, completing 135 metres towards the bridge. Their work was approved by Jason Leach, head of external programme delivery at Canal &…
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SAFEGUARDED! Centuries-old lock gate crafting tradition

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Mark Lancaster

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April 7, 2025

THE BUILDING of a new craft centre in Ireland will lead to the preservation of a traditional woodworking skill. Alison Alderton reports… Pat Loftus Construction has been officially appointed by Waterways Ireland (WI) to develop a new Craft Centre of Excellence to replace the Tullamore Harbour depot which has been a regional base for the…
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IWA Canalway Cavalcade 2025

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Mark Lancaster

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March 27, 2025

IWA Canalway Cavalcade returns to London’s Little Venice on Saturday, May 3, for the full Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Each year the best of life on the waterways in London and its community is celebrated at IWA Canalway Cavalcade. There’s something for everyone at this vibrant canal festival in the heart of London’s waterways.…
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30 YEARS IN BUSINESS for leading brokerage

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Mark Lancaster

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January 18, 2025

ABNB Boat Brokerage, one of the UK’s leading inland waterways brokers, is celebrating 30 years in business this year. Since its founding in 1995, ABNB has offered brokerage services to buyers and sellers alike from its base at North Kilworth Marina in Leicestershire. Emma Green, managing director and co-owner, said: “Reaching 30 years is a…
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UNVEILED: Canal boat artwork

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Mark Lancaster

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October 5, 2024

A HUGE canal boat artwork, called the Looping Boat, has been installed on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal. The first-ever artwork on water by ‘art’s master illusionist’, British artist Alex Chinneck, is 13 metres long and six metres high. It incorporates signwriting and traditional canal boat colours to celebrate the history of Tinsley, Sheffield’s historic…
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CHARITY WALK: 100 miles along the Grand Union!

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Mark Lancaster

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August 27, 2024

The 100-mile Grand Union Ramble is in aid of two great charities and will take place from the 19th to the 22nd of September. One of the walkers, George Kelly, told Towpath Talk: “After last year’s success with “The Great Commute”, we’re taking to The Grand Union Canal for 2024’s 100+ miler. Going from Braunston…
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Swansea Canal project reaches major milestone

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Mark Lancaster

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October 31, 2023

SWANSEA Canal Society recently reached a major milestone in its work to regenerate the historic Swansea Canal. After several years of work by society volunteers and supporters, a previously infilled section of the waterway in Clydach became a water-filled mooring basin. The newly completed basin was flooded for the first time during an event attended…
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Signalling the way to new stop gate

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Mark Lancaster

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October 11, 2023

ASHBY Canal Association has celebrated the opening of the new stop gate and associated pedestrian bridge at Snarestone. The stop gate is for safety and also to give access to the association’s shop and other facilities. “The event was well attended,” said chairman Peter Oakden. “I was a bit pessimistic due to the uncertainty of…
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Historic Stourport is third Heritage Inland Port

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Mark Lancaster

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September 28, 2023

HERITAGE Stourport was formed through a partnership of organisations and individuals who saw the benefit of applying for Heritage Inland Port status. They included Stourport Forward, Stourport Civic Society, Stourport Yacht Club, S&W Canal Society, Inland Waterways Association, several town councillors and other interested local people. Stourport-on-Severn in Worcestershire will celebrate its Heritage Inland Port…
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