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Canal Charity improving London’s waterways for boater’s

January 27, 2021 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

The Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for 100 miles of waterways across London, is providing an update on the latest progress of

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Bill Bailey joins charity’s call to get active to tackle waterways plastic pollution

January 15, 2021 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust and Strictly Come Dancing winner Bill Bailey are calling on people across England & Wales to boost their health and happiness and make a difference in their local communities at the start of 2021 by joining the fight against plastic pollution.

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Environment Agency update for waterway users 2021

January 8, 2021 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

Following the government announcement on 4 January 2021 of a national lockdown for England, this is our updated guidance for boating customers.

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Environment Agency update for waterway users

December 26, 2020 Web Editor Featured, News

By Andy Wilkinson, national navigation manager THE Government’s new tier 4 alert level means that higher levels of restrictions are now in place for these

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Canal charity gives Wrenbury Lift Bridge important £150,000 upgrade

December 23, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

The Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, has upgraded a vital historic canal lift bridge in the village of Wrenbury, near Nantwich in Cheshire, to give it modern safety controls.

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Making a clean sweep for hospice funds

December 23, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

To celebrate his 80th birthday, Peter Killan – team leader with Uppermill Community Action (UCAN) – decided to clear leaves to raise money for a local good cause.

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Boston Barrier flood gate fully operational

December 23, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

The Boston Barrier gate is now fully ready and working to give an enhanced level of flood protection to over 13,000 homes and businesses in the town.

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Brexit: Where things stand for recreational boaters

December 22, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

As we enter the final days of December 2020, the UK Government and EU officials have failed to reach agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal with only days to go before the UK leaves the European Union on the 31st December.

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Santa Visits Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings

December 17, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

Santa Clause paid a visit to Gallows Bridge Boatyard and Moorings on a cold December Saturday, he parked his sleigh on top of their trip boat, taking a cruise along the Leeds Liverpool Canal taking in the iconic mills of Saltaire.

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Canal & River Trust secures funding to create waterway roles for young people

December 11, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust has secured government support to create dozens of opportunities in heritage repair and construction, and waterways management, for young people, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Historic Whaley Bridge Canal Warehouse re-launched as a community craft skills centre

December 7, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

A historic Grade II* listed canal warehouse at the head of the Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge has been re-launched as a traditional craft skills centre, run by a new community interest company.

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How to enjoy the Winter Wonderland on your doorstep safety this year

December 4, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

Waterways and wellbeing charity, Canal & River Trust, is calling on people to enjoy being by water safely this winter and has published ten seasonal tips on how to take extra care on the towpaths.

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Float away from the madding – and infectious – crowds for a safe Covid Christmas break

December 2, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

It’s been a hell of a year and what many people need at the end of it is peace, security and somewhere far from the madding – and probably infectious – crowd.

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Breach on the Ashby Canal

November 30, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, News

On Sunday, 27 November locals woke up to the sound of running water on the Ashby Canal near Snarestone, North West Leicestershire, as a hole developed in the bed of the canal writes Geoff Pursglove. 

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