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Study finds widespread metal pollution in Corby’s rivers

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March 10, 2026

A report produced by Earthwatch Europe, in partnership with the Corby community, has identified metals at concentrations above Predicted No Effect Concentrations at freshwater sites across the town. The study involved citizen scientists testing dozens of locations and analysing samples for metals and metalloids in Corby’s rivers. Community partnership investigation IN partnership with the Corby…
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Clyde Puffer to undergo major restoration programme

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March 9, 2026

THE Puffer Preservation Trust, which looks after Clyde Puffer S.L. VIC 32, has been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £245,537 to support the vessel’s restoration. While money generated from carrying passengers over the past 20 years has allowed the charity to fund necessary maintenance, the Covid pandemic and then a dip in…
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Floating encampment removed in £40k operation

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March 7, 2026

An unauthorised floating encampment connected with reports of antisocial behaviour and alleged illegal activity has been removed from the River Lee Navigation, near Bow Locks, in an operation costing waterways charity Canal & River Trust in the region of £40,000. TEAMS from the charity, supported by private security personnel, Metropolitan Police officers and a dog…
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All aboard the Lego dreamboat

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March 6, 2026

Hot on the heels of the possibility of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Lego, as reported last month, another imaginative fan is making a bid to preserve traditional canalia through the iconic toy brand. BRITAIN’S waterways are making a splash in the world of Lego, as enthusiasts rally behind two imaginative campaigns to preserve canal heritage.…
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Prolonged flood risk alert issued

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March 5, 2026

COMMUNITIES are being urged to stay alert as the Environment Agency and Met Office warn that unsettled and often severe weather is set to continue well into mid March. After an exceptionally wet start to 2026, large parts of the country are already experiencing saturated ground, rising river levels and renewed flood risks. Further bands…
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Mud, grit and hedge-laying spirit: volunteers push canal restoration forward

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March 4, 2026

It was a case of “mud, glorious mud” at the Shropshire Union Canal Society’s latest work party, said restoration project manager Tom Fulda. “This winter is characterised by persistent rainfall,” he explained. “The current area of site is generally well drained, but that counts for nowt when plant tracks over it.” But recent bad weather…
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Dundee Marks 125 Years Since the Launch of RRS Discovery

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March 3, 2026

Dundee is marking a significant maritime anniversary this spring as the city celebrates the 125th birthday of RRS Discovery, the Antarctic research ship launched from Dundee’s quayside in 1901. Dundee Heritage Trust has announced a full programme of activities for Saturday, March 21, inviting visitors to commemorate the vessel that carried Captain Scott and his…
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Greater enforcement powers are not the answer to antisocial behaviour, say boaters

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March 2, 2026

Reports of littering and antisocial behaviour on the Kennet and Avon have been ‘seized upon’ by the Canal & River Trust as evidence of the need for ‘draconian enforcement powers,’ claim boater representatives. THE Liberal Democrat MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, opened an adjournment debate highlighting escalating antisocial behaviour along the Kennet & Avon Canal…
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Elements of report are ‘unworkable’

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February 28, 2026

FOLLOWING the report’s publication, the NBTA responded with a message of dismay. Chair Pamela Smith said: “The report contains many recommendations that are simply unworkable. This is the result of the absence of direct representation of itinerant boat dwellers on the commission. I am outraged by the harshness – for example, imposing fines for minor…
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Canal & River Trust to Implement Commission on Boat Licensing Report as £2m Allocated for Locks and Dredging

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February 27, 2026

The Canal & River Trust has confirmed it intends to move swiftly to implement recommendations made in the independent Commission on Boat Licensing Report, while acknowledging opposition. Published at the end of last year, the report set out 36 recommendations focused on clearer licensing requirements and improved waterway management. In an update outlining how the…
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Campaigners Renew Calls for Long-Term Waterways Funding After £6.5m Government Boost

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February 26, 2026

CAMPAIGNERS responding to the Government’s extra £6.5 million investment in England’s and Wales’s canal network are once more calling for a top-level rethink into how waterways are funded. They say although the boost is welcome, it yet again underlines the ongoing underfunding crisis – and warn that this is only a one-off payment, not systemic…
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Marine Resources Launches Fixed-Fee Recruitment Model and 12-Month Replacement Guarantee

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February 25, 2026

SPECIALIST recruiter Marine Resources has introduced a new service model for clients that combines adaptive pricing with a sharper sector focus. It includes a fixed-fee model and a 12-month risk-free replacement guarantee, different to the traditional three months usually offered, giving greater value, flexibility, and transparency for the marine and maritime industry. “This isn’t a…
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Raymarine first to integrate new smart lighting control

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February 24, 2026

Designed to streamline helm installations and free up space for small leisure craft and tenders, Raymarine has launched Mini IYS, linking BluefinLED’s advanced underwater lights directly to a vessel’s multi-function display. With a single ethernet connection, the system delivers a clean, graphical interface that’s simple to install and effortless to use. “Owners want a simple,…
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New venue for artefacts exhibition

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February 23, 2026

THE Stafford Riverway Link Artefacts Exhibition, displaying artefacts unearthed at the Baswich site by volunteers, is on the move. You can catch it at Rising Brook Community Library, in Merrey Road, Stafford, ST17 9LX, until Saturday, March 28. As reported, the Stafford Riverway Link CIC is a canal restoration group aiming to reconnect the county…
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