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£2m investment begins to reap rewards at marina

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October 6, 2026

£2m investment begins to reap rewards at marina THE first stage of a pontoon development programme at Falmouth Marina is complete, following a commitment of £2 million of improvements the facilities by 2029. In December, Premier Marinas commenced the development in partnership with pontoon specialist Walcon Marine. The initial four-month long development plan has seen…
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Repairs completed early at Reedham swing bridge

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October 5, 2026

Larger boats can pass through Reedham swing bridge again after Network Rail finished fixing a major mechanical fault. THE 123-year-old bridge, which carries trains over the River Yare as well as swinging open for the safe passage of larger boats, was being affected by problems with its central bearing. The bearing forms part of the…
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Weed-choked waterways spark protest

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September 30, 2026

PROTESTERS in Lincoln have raised fresh concerns over the state of the Foss Dyke and River Witham, claiming the waterways are now “choked” with thick, fast-growing weed. Boaters and anglers gathered at Brayford Pool, saying they pay significant licence fees yet see little maintenance in return. The protest was organised by members of the Burton…
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Fresh leak causes closure near Llangollen Canal breach site

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September 30, 2026

A STRETCH of the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire, has been temporarily closed after a new leak was discovered close to the site of last winter’s major canal collapse The closure, which began on September 14, just before this issue went to press, comes nine months after millions of litres of water were sent cascading…
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Southampton Boat Show welcomes more than 91,000 visitors

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September 29, 2026

More than 91,000 visitors attended this year’s Southampton International Boat Show, as the event brought ten days of boating, watersports and marine innovation to a close. The 57th Southampton International Boat Show ran at Mayflower Park from September 18-27, with organisers British Marine confirming a total attendance of 91,160. More than 500 boats and other…
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Canal groups criticise lack of vision for Exeter’s new A379 bridges

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September 7, 2026

IN a joint response to the public consultation regarding the A379 Bridges Replacement Scheme, the IWA and the Friends of Exeter Ship Canal & Heritage Harbour (FESCHH) say they also believe that the consultation is unrepresentative. Despite Devon County Council proposing five options for the new bridges at stakeholders’ meetings in October last year, the…
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Deep-dive rescue reopens historic Bevere Lock

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September 5, 2026

BOATERS can once again navigate the River Severn between Stourport and Gloucester after vital repairs reopened Bevere Lock, near Worcester. An inspection discovered a faulty paddle on the 183-year-old lock that was preventing it from filling properly, impacting boaters travelling between Stourport and Gloucester. The fault, located below the waterline, required the assistance of specialist…
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Drought forces canal network into emergency mode

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August 27, 2026

AS large swathes of England and all of Wales were declared in drought following weeks of exceptionally dry weather, the Canal & River Trust activated its highest level of operational response to keep boaters moving as much as possible. THE combination of very low rainfall and higher temperatures has seen reservoir levels, river levels and…
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