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CANALSIDE GEM in the heart of Stourport-on-Severn

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July 5, 2025

NESTLED in a peaceful, traffic-free corner of historic Stourport-on-Severn, The Boat House, Parkes Quay is a beautiful Grade-II Listed canalside […]
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BIG RIVER WATCH reveals water health picture

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July 4, 2025

Thousands of people around the UK and Ireland joined forces and became springtime citizen scientists for The River Trust’s biannual […]
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WILDERNESS BOATS on the Ahby Canal

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July 3, 2025

SPECTATORS at the Moira Canal Festival were delighted to witness a convoy of wilderness boats at the annual event – […]
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CRT: New Chief Executive

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July 2, 2025

Lucy Wood reports… WATERWAYS charity the Canal & River Trust has announced the appointment of Campbell Robb as its new […]
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NEXT STEP: Reaching the Shropshire Gap

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July 1, 2025

WORK being carried out by the Shropshire Union Canal Society to restore part of the Montgomery Canal continues apace. Lucy […]
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NEW SLIPWAY brings disused waterway back into regular use

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June 30, 2025

A SEVEN-MILE stretch of Louth Canal at Austen Fen, a few miles outside the Georgian market town from which the […]
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DEVASTATING TOXIC SPILL canal now reopens

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June 28, 2025

Lucy Wood reports… The Canal & River Trust has celebrated the reopening of the Walsall Canal to boats after a serious […]
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WIN A BILGEAWAY FILTER KIT

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June 27, 2025

TO celebrate River Canal Rescue’s 25th anniversary, managing director, Stephanie Horton, is giving away prizes every month, throughout the year. […]
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CRUISING IN STYLE: ‘Coral’ joins the fleet

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June 26, 2025

Although we mainly look at new, privately owned boats, it’s good to occasionally see what is happening within the hire […]
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COMPLETE! Fish superhighway

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June 25, 2025

A PROJECT to help fish navigate a stretch of river in West Yorkshire has ended in success. Lucy Wood reports… […]
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1000 MILE CANAL WALK for charity

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June 24, 2025

A 72-year-old fundraiser has completed a challenge to walk along all the major canals in England. Lucy Wood reports Kate […]
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RIVER FUNDRAISER is all Wight!

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June 23, 2025

A 14-hour run around the Isle of Wight has raised more than £2000 for The Rivers Trust. Lucy Wood reports… […]
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DERBYSHIRE SALMON reveals powerful insights into river health

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June 21, 2025

An Atlantic salmon from the River Dove in Derbyshire has revealed crucial details about the success of local conservation efforts. […]
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PHOTO CONTEST closes June 30

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June 20, 2025

There’s still time to take part in The Riverfly Partnership’s photography competition. Lucy Wood reports… The partnership is encouraging people […]
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