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Bumper August work party drives Shropshire Union Canal restoration forward

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August 20, 2026

A five-day run of preparation work added to the Shropshire Union Canal Society’s regular three-day August work party, with volunteers tackling vegetation clearance, Schoolhouse Bridge wash wall footings and the removal of around 200 stumps at Waen Wen. Recently, there have been one or two ‘preparation’ days in addition to the regular three-day work party.…
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Canal-side Georgian home with potential 60ft mooring comes to market in Stourport-on-Severn

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August 14, 2026

A Grade II-listed canal-side home in Stourport-on-Severn has come onto the market for £239,950, offering buyers the unusual prospect of living directly beside the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal. The two-bedroom property at Parkes Quay forms part of a former canal maintenance yard workshop, converted into residential accommodation in 1998. It sits in a quiet private…
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Discover a summer of family fun, wildlife and heritage at Foxton Locks

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August 13, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is inviting visitors to make the most of the summer holidays by joining a programme of free and low-cost events at Foxton Locks, one of Leicestershire’s most unique historic destinations. The charity’s summer programme offers something for all ages, from wildlife-themed activities and nature discovery sessions to hands-on workshops and…
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Canal & River Trust temporarily suspends 14-day movement to help conserve water during drought

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August 7, 2026

Canal & River Trust has temporarily suspended the requirement for boats without a home mooring to move at least every 14 days as part of efforts to conserve water during the current drought. The temporary measure, which comes into force with immediate effect, has been introduced to help reduce demand on the network and avoid…
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Marking three years – join the call for fair funding

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August 5, 2026

The Fund Britain’s Waterways campaign celebrated its third anniversary on June 27. LOOKING back, it’s encouraging to see how the campaign has grown in size and scope, and we have gained the support of national and local politicians as well as boaters and other waterway users. Our banners have been seen all over the country,…
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From 1802 to 2026: reservoir’s embankments get a modern fix

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August 3, 2026

A £7 million project to strengthen the 200-year-old embankments at Wilstone Reservoir, Hertfordshire, is complete. THE 14-month programme of statutory safety works at the reservoir near Tring, required under the Reservoir Act, included driving 1400 steel piles into the structure’s 1350m-long embankments to strengthen them. Built in 1802 to supply water to the Grand Union…
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Waterway heroes make waves on West Midlands canals

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August 1, 2026

Celebrating the dedication and passion of those who give their time freely to protect and enhance the region’s waterways, the Canal & River Trust has honoured its most outstanding volunteers in the West Midlands. From young nature enthusiasts to long-serving community champions and hardworking teams, the winners highlight the impact volunteers have in keeping canals…
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Canals champion takes the helm as High Sheriff

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July 28, 2026

From Cheshire’s historic waterways to one of the county’s most ancient civic roles, Lynn Pegler’s journey has come full circle. The former British Waterways communications manager is the new High Sheriff of Cheshire, pledging a year that celebrates the county’s canals, culture and communities. LYNN, who is a public relations and communications specialist for the…
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New accessible canal bollard could transform mooring for disabled boaters

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July 27, 2026

An innovative canal mooring bollard which makes tying up easier for boaters, especially those with disabilities, has been installed at a pilot site on the Grand Union Canal near Milton Keynes. The project – a partnership between Canal & River Trust, MK Canals, Birmingham City University and the Accessible Waterways Association – will gather data…
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IWA marks 80th anniversary with river cruise and call for waterways investment

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July 25, 2026

The Inland Waterways Association marked its 80th anniversary with a special cruise aboard the historic SS Daniel Adamson. THE event celebrated eight decades of the IWA’s work to protect, restore and promote inland waterways, while highlighting the potential of the River Weaver and challenges affecting its future. It combines industrial heritage, important wildlife habitats and reliable…
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Canal & River Trust launches engagement programme with boaters ahead of major consultation

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July 24, 2026

Canal & River Trust is inviting boaters to help shape the future of boating on the waterways ahead of a major public consultation in December. The consultation, which will be co-created with boaters over the coming months, forms part of the Trust’s response to the independent Commission on Boat Licensing, which reported at the end…
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Steady as she goes for the twenty-second 2026 Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally

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July 23, 2026

Tim Coghlan reports… Despite the weather warnings for extreme heat, this year’s Braunston Historic Narrowboat Rally – held in its traditional slot over the last weekend in June – remained as popular as ever. Whilst visitor numbers were somewhat down, historic narrowboat attendance was the best for several years, with 90 of them, versus 79…
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Focus on reliability as trust steps up support for boaters

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July 15, 2026

With more boats taking to the waterways as the better weather arrives, the Canal & River Trust is renewing its pledge to do more to tackle the issues most important to boaters. THE trust is encouraging people out on the cut to report faulty paddles, spots that need more dredging, places with overgrown vegetation and…
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Canal charity appealing for volunteers at one of the nation’s most charming canal-side villages

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July 13, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is inviting people to discover new skills, meet like-minded people and play a part in caring for a 200-year-old canal, as the charity launches a range of exciting volunteering opportunities at the picture-postcard village of Stoke Bruerne in Northamptonshire. The charity, which cares for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers…
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