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Sound of music comes to canalside cafe

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July 9, 2026

A family-run cafe in north Shropshire will ring to the sound of music at a special event being staged as part of its fight back against the closure of a canal. The Lockside Café at Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, is staging a music day on July 12, bringing together four sets of musicians for an…
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WaterNav extends online

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May 25, 2026

River Canal Rescue has launched a web version of its free mapping tool – WaterNav – enabling its 15,000+ users to route plan and search data on more devices, instead of relying solely on the smartphone app. Previously, inland waterway navigations were only available to view and route plan on the WaterNav app, which due…
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Crowds flock to canalside café as dogs and runners spark bumper turnout

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May 20, 2026

A lockside café hit by the collapse of a canal has enjoyed a huge shot in the arm as it fights off the threat of closure. The Lockside Café at Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, said the combination of a running club event the café helped to save and a massively popular dog show saw more…
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