canal restoration UK

Momentum builds to restore UK’s most ambitious canal revival

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May 27, 2026

Restoration of 36 miles of neglected canals in the heart of the Cotswolds – the largest, most complex and costly project of its kind currently underway in the UK – will take another step forward this summer. ATTENTION is now turning to the excavation of the long-awaited ‘Missing Mile,’ due to start this summer, meaning…
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Tons of sediment removed from Ashby Canal to improve boating conditions

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May 16, 2026

Dredging is being carried out on the centuries-old Ashby Canal as part of a series of improvements to help keep boats moving. WORK began in early March and was expected to last for roughly nine weeks, focusing on stretches of canal over a 6km length between Sutton Wharf Bridge, near Sutton Cheney, and Wykin Bridge,…
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Shropshire Union Canal Society May 2026 work party report

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May 13, 2026

Phase 2 is taking shape. Over 5 days a great deal was achieved. “The normal work party pattern is three days over Friday to Sunday, but on this occasion, both Wednesday and Thursday were included to provide two days of preparation”. Said restoration project manager, Tom Fulda, “The primary activities were to finish profiling a sufficient…
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Centuries-old gift keeping tradition afloat

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March 27, 2026

Villagers and guests gathered in a Lincolnshire churchyard to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the burial of Nicholas Harby – and honour an unusual bequest. WHEN Nicholas Harby died in 1826, he left behind more than memories – he ensured a living tradition for Harlaxton, in the South Kesteven district of the county, by bequeathing…
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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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Chair sought to navigate association in the future

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March 18, 2026

The Northern Canals Association is appealing for a new chairperson to take over the helm. THE group was set up in 1991 with the aim of enabling restoration societies to visit other’s sites, where the host would discuss their possibilities, plans and problems. Over the years, its meetings have ranged far and wide in location,…
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From industrial lifeline to revival

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February 13, 2026

Early industrial achievement THE Stroudwater Canal, completed in 1779, stands as one of Gloucestershire’s earliest and most significant industrial achievements. Designed to connect the River Severn at Framilode with the market town of Stroud, it was conceived and financed by local merchants and mill owners seeking a reliable route for transporting coal, stone, and timber…
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SHROPSHIRE COUNCILLORS Tour Montgomery Canal Restoration with Volunteer

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January 6, 2026

Senior councillors from Shropshire Council have taken part in an introductory boat tour of the Montgomery Canal, hosted by the Montgomery Canal appeal and restoration groups. The visit marked the first opportunity for senior councillors to view restoration work on the Montgomery Canal since political control of the council changed following local elections in May.…
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