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Canals champion takes the helm as High Sheriff

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July 28, 2026

From Cheshire’s historic waterways to one of the county’s most ancient civic roles, Lynn Pegler’s journey has come full circle. The former British Waterways communications manager is the new High Sheriff of Cheshire, pledging a year that celebrates the county’s canals, culture and communities. LYNN, who is a public relations and communications specialist for the…
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New accessible canal bollard could transform mooring for disabled boaters

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July 27, 2026

An innovative canal mooring bollard which makes tying up easier for boaters, especially those with disabilities, has been installed at a pilot site on the Grand Union Canal near Milton Keynes. The project – a partnership between Canal & River Trust, MK Canals, Birmingham City University and the Accessible Waterways Association – will gather data…
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IWA marks 80th anniversary with river cruise and call for waterways investment

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July 25, 2026

The Inland Waterways Association marked its 80th anniversary with a special cruise aboard the historic SS Daniel Adamson. THE event celebrated eight decades of the IWA’s work to protect, restore and promote inland waterways, while highlighting the potential of the River Weaver and challenges affecting its future. It combines industrial heritage, important wildlife habitats and reliable…
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Canal & River Trust launches engagement programme with boaters ahead of major consultation

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July 24, 2026

Canal & River Trust is inviting boaters to help shape the future of boating on the waterways ahead of a major public consultation in December. The consultation, which will be co-created with boaters over the coming months, forms part of the Trust’s response to the independent Commission on Boat Licensing, which reported at the end…
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Steady as she goes for the twenty-second 2026 Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally

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July 23, 2026

Tim Coghlan reports… Despite the weather warnings for extreme heat, this year’s Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally – held in its traditional slot over the last weekend in June – remained as popular as ever. Whilst visitor numbers were somewhat down, historic narrowboat attendance was the best for several years, with 90 of them, versus 79…
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Steamship Shieldhall to lead Clipper Race fleet home and offer SailGP views

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July 22, 2026

Steamship Shieldhall will take part in the official Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 25, before giving passengers a prime view of the SailGP racing in the Solent. The special sailing will bring together two major international sailing events in what promises to be one of the highlights of…
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Invitation to the Ashby Canal Diamond Gathering 5th, 6th September

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July 21, 2026

The Ashby Canal Association is celebrating its first 60 years by holding its Diamond Gathering over the weekend of 5th, 6th of September, at the former Snarestone terminus of the Ashby Canal. Open from 10 to 6 both days, this is a chance to come along and see what is happening on the Ashby Canal.…
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River Canal Rescue: Membership misconceptions

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July 20, 2026

Last year, River Canal Rescue responded to 123 major incidents – emergency situations involving mainly grounded boats – and 2057 general call-outs (minor incidents) – for electrical, fuel and engine issues, flat batteries, over-heating and gear box failures etc. That’s over 40 call-outs a week. While the majority of call-outs were covered by RCR’s membership…
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North West waterways closures force Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla to abandon Liverpool plans

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July 18, 2026

A campaign cruise intended to highlight the value of Britain’s inland waterways has itself been repeatedly disrupted by lock failures, low water levels and continuing closures across the North West. Fund Britain’s Waterways has warned that Britain risks developing a fragmented canal and river network after its 2026 campaign flotilla was forced to abandon plans…
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Schoolhouse Bridge wash wall takes shape as restoration work advances into Phase 3

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July 17, 2026

Progress brings a change of activities. The focus has now firmly shifted to the Schoolhouse Bridge wash wall and Phase 3. Although there was no lining and blocking scheduled this time, a prep day before the main work party started on Friday still proved valuable. Further excavation and spoil removal to the heap in the…
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Focus on reliability as trust steps up support for boaters

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July 15, 2026

With more boats taking to the waterways as the better weather arrives, the Canal & River Trust is renewing its pledge to do more to tackle the issues most important to boaters. THE trust is encouraging people out on the cut to report faulty paddles, spots that need more dredging, places with overgrown vegetation and…
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Chip pan fire on the Grand Union

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July 14, 2026

River Canal Rescue was recently called out to the Grand Union canal, Wolverton area, to raise what was left of a narrowboat, following a chip pan fire. During the re-float, a witness to the incident told RCR engineers he went to help the owner, who was unhurt. No pets were onboard. RCR managing director, Stephanie…
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Canal & River Trust announces changes to executive team

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July 11, 2026

Canal & River Trust has announced a streamlined executive team structure that is coming into effect from today, 1 July 2026, as the charity accelerates plans to strengthen the organisation for the future. The changes, first outlined in April, respond to a more challenging operating environment, marked by funding pressures, rising costs, climate change and…
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Sound of music comes to canalside cafe

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July 9, 2026

A family-run cafe in north Shropshire will ring to the sound of music at a special event being staged as part of its fight back against the closure of a canal. The Lockside Café at Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, is staging a music day on July 12, bringing together four sets of musicians for an…
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