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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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Views sought on Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme as consultation continues

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April 4, 2026

The Grand Union Canal Transfer has entered its second phase of public consultation, offering communities and businesses the opportunity to comment on the scheme. The project aims to transfer highly treated recycled water from the Midlands to the Southeast. THE Grand Union Canal Transfer is now in the second phase of its public consultation. The…
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Wartime pill boxes on Kennet & Avon Canal repurposed as bat habitats

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April 3, 2026

Second World War pill boxes on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Berkshire have been transformed into homes for bats. The work has been carried out by volunteers and the Canal & River Trust at locations including Garston Lock and Hamstead Lock. WARTIME relics reborn into havens for bat species VOLUNTEERS and colleagues at the…
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Fish rescue begins at Whitchurch following canal breach

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March 19, 2026

Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is completing an important ecological milestone in the recovery from December’s canal breach on the Llangollen Canal at Whitchurch. Around 1,000 fish washed into a neighbouring farmer’s field are being rescued and safely returned to the canal. The pool of water in the field, which was up to six…
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Canal and River Trust news

Hidden leak likely cause of Whitchurch breach, investigators find

Views sought on Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme as consultation continues

Wartime pill boxes on Kennet & Avon Canal repurposed as bat habitats

Fish rescue begins at Whitchurch following canal breach

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