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Tamworth childminder brings canal wildlife to life in new children’s book

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August 17, 2026

A Tamworth childminder with a passion for Britain’s canals and waterways has turned her enthusiasm into a children’s book designed to introduce young readers to counting and waterside wildlife. Sophie Hendrick has written Adventures of Charlotte Rose, an educational counting and rhythm picture book which follows its young character on a canal boat adventure. Along…
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White Mills Marina retains four Gold Anchors on the River Nene

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August 15, 2026

White Mills Marina, on the River Nene at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, has once again achieved four anchors in The Yacht Harbour Association’s prestigious Gold Anchor scheme. Director Ben Skinner said: “The awards are a fantastic benchmark for marinas to work towards. For a medium-sized family-run marina, to achieve four anchors is awesome. It is a…
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Canal-side Georgian home with potential 60ft mooring comes to market in Stourport-on-Severn

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August 14, 2026

A Grade II-listed canal-side home in Stourport-on-Severn has come onto the market for £239,950, offering buyers the unusual prospect of living directly beside the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. The two-bedroom property at Parkes Quay forms part of a former canal maintenance yard workshop, converted into residential accommodation in 1998. It sits in a quiet private…
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Discover a summer of family fun, wildlife and heritage at Foxton Locks

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August 13, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is inviting visitors to make the most of the summer holidays by joining a programme of free and low-cost events at Foxton Locks, one of Leicestershire’s most unique historic destinations. The charity’s summer programme offers something for all ages, from wildlife-themed activities and nature discovery sessions to hands-on workshops and…
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NEW Hire Platform turns unused boats into income

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August 12, 2026

A new platform is giving Britain’s private boat owners a way to share their vessels with holidaymakers on their own terms and earn from them when they’re not aboard. BOATSTAYS, a newly launched service connecting private boat owners with guests looking for something more personal than fleet hire, is designed to make weekend breaks, week-long…
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Restoration work transforms Sprotbrough Ings

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August 10, 2026

A major conservation effort is underway at Sprotbrough Ings, near Doncaster, as the Don Catchment Rivers Trust (DCRT) reshapes an historic water meadow to restore natural processes and improve conditions for wildlife. The site, owned by the Environment Agency, contains an ancient channel of the River Don and plays a crucial role during flood events,…
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Edinburgh Canal Festival

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August 6, 2026

Celebrating community, canalside life, and the Union Canal, the Edinburgh Canal Festival is back this year with three free events. BOROUGHMUIR High School Pipe Band opened the festival by performing aboard hotel boat Camillia as it sailed from Lochrin Basin to Harrison Park and back. Visitors also enjoyed creative workshops with Edinburgh Printmakers, activities organised by St Andrew Boat Club, canoe polo demonstrations from Forth Canoe Club, model boat displays, and the…
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Marking three years – join the call for fair funding

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August 5, 2026

The Fund Britain’s Waterways campaign celebrated its third anniversary on June 27. LOOKING back, it’s encouraging to see how the campaign has grown in size and scope, and we have gained the support of national and local politicians as well as boaters and other waterway users. Our banners have been seen all over the country,…
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From 1802 to 2026: reservoir’s embankments get a modern fix

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August 3, 2026

A £7 million project to strengthen the 200-year-old embankments at Wilstone Reservoir, Hertfordshire, is complete. THE 14-month programme of statutory safety works at the reservoir near Tring, required under the Reservoir Act, included driving 1400 steel piles into the structure’s 1350m-long embankments to strengthen them. Built in 1802 to supply water to the Grand Union…
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Waterway heroes make waves on West Midlands canals

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August 1, 2026

Celebrating the dedication and passion of those who give their time freely to protect and enhance the region’s waterways, the Canal & River Trust has honoured its most outstanding volunteers in the West Midlands. From young nature enthusiasts to long-serving community champions and hardworking teams, the winners highlight the impact volunteers have in keeping canals…
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Council and canal trust unite to restore historic waterway

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July 30, 2026

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust (WBCT) and Swindon Borough Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming their commitment to work together to progress restoration of the canal. The agreement sets out how both organisations will work together, with the trust aiming to deliver a blue/green canal corridor between Swindon and Royal Wootton…
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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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