David Smith intends to run 92 miles in under 24 hours to raise money for the Chesterfield Canal Trust. The canal runs for 46 miles
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Author: Shannon Butcher
Shannon Butcher is an editorial contributor who has a Journalism degree from the University of Lincoln. When she’s not creating content she can be found visiting many of the UK's beautiful countryside locations with her dog, Pilot.
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Environment Agency issue update to guidelines for waterway users
The Environment Agency has issued an update to their guidelines for waterway users amidst eased restrictions on movement caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Keep
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Boat trips on the Wey & Arun Canal are back for the summer
The Wey & Arun Canal Trust is pleased to report its boat trips are back on for the summer. Volunteers will be welcoming passengers back
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Trinity Marina takes its place within the Castle Marinas family
Castle Marinas is excited to announce a new member of the family. Trinity Marina on the beautiful Ashby canal in Hinckley Leicestershire is the latest
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Historic Whaley Bridge canal warehouse given a new lease of life
A historic Grade II* listed canal warehouse at the head of the Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge has been given a new lease of
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River Nene marina announces two Autumn open weekends
White Mills Marina on the River Nene at Earls Barton in Northamptonshire has rescheduled its 2020 open days. White Mills had originally planned two open
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Inside the August issue of Towpath Talk
In the August issue of Towpath Talk, the Canal & River Trust has been taking steps to maintain water levels following one of the driest
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Canal & River Trust awards grants to waterway charities after appeal
Thanks to donations from hundreds of people to the Canal & River Trust’s appeal to support small waterway-based charities, the Trust has been able to
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HMRC launches red diesel consultation
HMRC is seeking information about the proposed changes to the rules surrounding the uses of red diesel. At this year’s Spring Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak
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Restoring Toddbrook Reservoir: Popular reservoir paths temporarily reopen to the public
The restoration of Toddbrook Reservoir, near Whaley Bridge, reaches an interim milestone this summer with the end of the temporary repair project to make safe
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Take part in Canal & River Trust’s monthly boater survey
Now that boats are cruising again with the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, the Canal & River Trust is asking boaters to take part in
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IWA announces new chief executive
Sarah O’Grady has recently taken on the role of IWA’s chief executive as Neil Edwards, in the role for over twenty years, has retired as
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Waterways Artist Features on TV
Glass Artist Kathryn Webley is one of the artists competing in the BBC programme Home is Where the Art Is, the episode featuring Kathryn is Season 2.
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Act quickly if you want to enjoy a holiday in the slow lane this summer
With the school holidays about to get underway, the Canal & River Trust, the charity that looks after 2,000 miles of waterways across England &
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