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GIANT Hogweed on the Kennet & Avon!

August 18, 2022 Web Editor News

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) has recently been found at Garston Lock near Reading on the Kennet & Avon Canal. The Trust only became aware of

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A grounded boat on the River Nene

Grounding warning from River Canal Rescue!

August 17, 2022 Web Editor News

With water shortages and low water levels causing closures in some parts of the inland waterway network, River Canal Rescue is urging boat owners to

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Chichester Canal, by David Standley

Summer holiday family fun at Chichester Canal

August 16, 2022 Web Editor News, What's On

Chichester Canal is home this summer to a family of swans with a record-breaking 9 cygnets, ducks, coots and chicks. As well as family-friendly wildlife,

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Photo: Colin Wareing

CANAL & RIVER TRUST PROVIDES UPDATE AS DROUGHT DECLARED

August 15, 2022 Web Editor News

As a drought is declared by the National Drought Group across much of the canal network, the Canal & River Trust is encouraging boaters to

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Build your own Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter and launch the Cutter in Gloucester Docks on Saturday, 27 August 2022

Build your own Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter

August 15, 2022 Web Editor News, What's On

Build your own Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter and launch the Cutter in Gloucester Docks on Saturday, 27 August 2022, as part of the ‘Gloucester goes

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The collection of four boat registration plates.PHOTO: GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAYANA

Heritage under the hammer..

August 13, 2022 Web Editor News

Towpath Talk contributor Geoff Courtney reports on three auctions that saw canalia go under the hammer, including 18th century paperwork, Thames Conservancy boat registration plates

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New mooring rings are planned for the River Soar. PHOTO: IWA

New mooring rings for Loughborough

August 12, 2022 Web Editor News

IWA Leicestershire Branch has supported Canal & River Trust to secure £885,000 funding from Charnwood Borough Council for new towpath upgrades and moorings with rings

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Toddbrook plant

£500m waterways engineering contracts awarded..

August 11, 2022 Web Editor News

Civil engineering contracts awarded to help protect and preserve 2,000 miles of historic waterways, providing resilience to a changing climate From flights of locks, to reservoirs

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NABO website shot

NABO Statement following the increase to boat licences

August 10, 2022 Web Editor News

The National Association of Boat Owners have sent Towpath Talk their response to the recent boat licence increase announcement from CRT: Targeting boaters is CRT’s

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It’s not hard work when it is fun!

​Canal cruise a hit with Ukrainian scout group

August 9, 2022 Web Editor News

ANGEL Community Canal Boat Trust, a charity based in Islington, has been providing day and residential boat trips for community groups on its boat Angel

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Richmond by Dave Standley

Summer holiday family fun on the water at Chichester Canal!

August 8, 2022 Web Editor News, What's On

Chichester Canal volunteers run popular family friendly activities each school summer holiday, usually held on dry land. This summer, they are actually going afloat! The

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David Orr CBE

Housing association chief to join CRT

August 6, 2022 Web Editor News

David Orr CBE proposed for appointment as next Canal & River Trust chair The Canal & River Trust is proposing to appoint David Orr CBE

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Inland Waterways Association Volunteers

Boater licence fees increase announcement- IWA respond..

August 5, 2022 Web Editor IWA Round-up, News

The Inland Waterways Association understands the extraordinary economic climate that is affecting Canal & River Trust and appreciates the reasoning of a second increase (of

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Increase to boat licence fees

August 4, 2022 Web Editor News

In light of soaring inflation, which is impacting the costs required to keep the waterways safe and navigable, the Canal & River Trust is today

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