Britain’s first trans-Pennine canal, the Rochdale Canal, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its full restoration this month (July). Once an artery for trade during the industrial
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Britain’s first trans-Pennine canal, the Rochdale Canal, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its full restoration this month (July). Once an artery for trade during the industrial
Read moreAround 50 parliamentarians (MPs and peers) joined the Canal & River Trust at a reception at the Houses of Parliament on 28th June. The event,
Read moreLOCKS on the Wigan flight were among those closed for maintenance and repair work during the winter stoppage season. One of the main jobs was
Read moreTHE National Bargee Travellers Association (NBTA) has organised a Protest Picnic in Hackney, continuing its campaign against what it describes as a cull of the
Read moreWorks to repair a historic section of the Ashby Canal in Hinckley are set to get under way. The Canal & River Trust, the charity
Read moreAs Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, national charity the Canal & River Trust has found nearly 350 boats on its
Read moreMonday saw boats weighing up to 35 tonnes each craned into Crick Marina by MJT Cranes. This was part of preparations for the 23rd Crick
Read moreOn 6 June, in partnership with national walking and cycling charity Sustrans, Canal & River Trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, is starting a
Read morePeople across England and Wales are being challenged to put on their trainers and take to the towpaths in a new ‘Canalathon’ to raise money
Read moreTHE permanent restoration of Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge has got the green light following planning approval by High Peak Borough Council. It gave the
Read moreEACH year more than 250 canal boat industry exhibitors converge at Crick Marina for Britain’s biggest inland waterway showcase, the Crick Boat Show. After two
Read moreAnderton Boat Lift, Cheshire’s historic ‘Cathedral of Canals’ in Northwich, will be hosting two major public weekend events in May – a Steam Festival (7
Read moreCANAL & RIVER TRUST AND HUDDERSFIELD CANAL SOCIETY INVITE COMMUNITIES TO JOIN IN BANK HOLIDAY FUN WITH HELP FROM BBC STAR ROBBIE CUMMINGS Spend your
Read morePeople and wildlife are set to benefit on the Montgomery Canal as part of a unique partnership between waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River
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