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Naburn Lock unveils sawdust labyrinth in waterways ‘first’

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May 2, 2026

A community art project that began on the banks of the River Ouse in Selby has helped inspire what is believed to be the first sawdust labyrinth on the Canal & River Trust network, now laid on the island at Naburn Lock. PETER Clark, a labyrinth maker and former chaplain, said his visits to Selby…
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Who trains the trainer?

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May 1, 2026

Way back in nineteen somethng, I spent the best part of a year working towards gaining a Technical Teacher Training Certificate, writes Jonathan Mosse. I mention this not out of any desire to boast, merely as a strong indicator that someone has recognised that merely owning a skill is no guarantee of the ability to…
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Revitalising heritage and waterfront for generations to come

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April 30, 2026

Work to complete the Peace Garden and improve access to Newbury’s Wharf, in West Berkshire, has moved into its next phase. MOST of the Peace Garden was finished in 2025, but during construction, teams from West Berkshire Council uncovered structural issues with the south riverbank. To keep the area safe and protect the waterfront for…
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Historic ‘Ashing-Up’ Technique Revived as Yorkshire Railways Help Maintain Canal Locks

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April 29, 2026

Yorkshire’s historic canals and heritage railways – both with origins in the Industrial Revolution – are working together to support a long-established canal maintenance method. The Canal & River Trust is collaborating with Keighley Worth Valley Railway, Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway and Middleton Railway to help maintain water levels across the canal network. The…
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Monty’s restoration is ‘a flagship project,’ says trust boss

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April 28, 2026

Volunteers on the Montgomery Canal welcomed Campbell Robb, the new chief executive of the Canal & River Trust, to see for himself the remarkable restoration progress from Crickheath to Waen Wen wharf. MR Robb was impressed by what he saw during the visit. “The restoration seems to be progressing in leaps and bounds,” he said,…
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New chair amid major expansion and building purchase plans

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April 27, 2026

THE Boat Building Academy and Furniture School, in Lyme Regis, Dorset, has selected Janet Breeze as its chair of trustees. The appointment comes as the academy embarks on an ambitious five-year plan to secure its future as the last remaining dedicated boat building school in the UK. Janet, 64, is a consultant with broad experience…
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Hidden leak likely cause of Whitchurch breach, investigators find

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April 25, 2026

Engineers investigating last year’s dramatic breach of the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch have concluded that a long‑term, undetected leak beneath the canal bed was the most likely cause of the collapse. THE Canal & River Trust published the findings of its interim investigation into the incident last December which saw thousands of tonnes of water…
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Bridge remnants rediscovered six decades after barge collision

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April 24, 2026

The remains of a railway bridge that was demolished after five men died after it was struck by two barges in 1960 have been uncovered by very low tides following this year’s protracted winter rain. Robin Jones reports… WHILE parts of the structure can be seen at low tide, heavy rain and the tides have…
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Fundraising campaign launched to tackle invasive weed on the River Soar in Leicestershire

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April 23, 2026

The charity that cares for the River Soar in Leicestershire has launched a public appeal for help tackling an invasive weed which, if left unchecked, can choke native wildlife and spoil people’s enjoyment of their local waterways. The Canal & River Trust is attempting to raise funds to help in its efforts to remove Floating…
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Water firm fined over fish release

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April 22, 2026

Following an Environment Agency investigation, United Utilities pleaded guilty to introducing thousands of fish into Bessy Brook, near Bolton, without a permit. United Utilities Water Limited pleaded guilty to the offence of failing to obtain a permit to release fish into inland waters. Consequently, it has been fined £60,000, plus a £2000 victim surcharge and…
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Largest-ever enforcement workforce protecting waterways from pollution

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April 21, 2026

THE Environment Agency has assembled its largest-ever team of investigators, enforcement officers and lawyers to tackle water pollution as part of a tougher regulatory culture. The water enforcement workforce has increased almost fivefold, from 41 roles in 2023 to 195 by March this year, with further growth planned. Backed by a £153 million budget and…
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Café unveils new events to bounce back after canal breach

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April 20, 2026

A Shropshire café fighting back after a major canal breach has unveiled a new programme of events designed to safeguard its future. The Lockside Café at Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, said the success of its growing calendar of community events will be vital to its long‑term survival after losing about 70% of its trade when…
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England recovered from drought as weather whiplash sees floods

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April 18, 2026

Four months of above average rainfall means England’s water levels have now largely recovered from last year’s drought, the National Drought Group heard. East Anglia became the final area to move out of recovery, with all regions in England now classed at normal status. The expert group noted that while this is positive for…
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Open days set to showcase Stafford Riverway Link restoration

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April 17, 2026

Stafford Riverway Link Open Days are taking place on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. Visitors are being invited to find out what has been happening on site at the Stafford Riverway Link restoration project, with organisers promising a weekend of activities alongside updates on progress and future plans. The open days will include…
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