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Whitchurch canal breach exposes growing cost of underfunding Britain’s waterways

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Mark Lancaster

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November 6, 2026

FUND BRITAIN’S WATERWAYS WITH FRANCES PHASEY The 2026 Whitchurch Canal Festival took place as planned despite the continuing closure of the canal following the breach last December. THE festival was well-attended, and Canal & River Trust staff were on hand to explain the work in progress to restore the canal, which is expected to reopen…
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Bristol’s Bid to Become the UK’s First Wetland City Includes Over 200 Projects

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Web Editor

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October 28, 2026

Bristol is aiming to become the UK’s first Wetland City through an ambitious five-year programme led by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). More than 200 projects are planned, including restoring ponds, rivers and brooks and creating new wetlands to help tackle flooding, improve water quality and support wildlife. More than 200 wetland projects are…
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England looks to new reservoirs as drought pressures mount

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October 9, 2026

The Environment Secretary visited Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire to oversee the latest steps to deliver a water-resilient future, as the National Drought Group reported continued low rainfall. DAME Angela Eagle made the visit as the Government accelerates work to build a water system “fit for the future” – with new infrastructure, tougher regulation and…
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Invasive weeds costing canals more than £1m a year as volunteers step in

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Web Editor

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June 26, 2026

This Invasive Species Week (22–28 June), Canal & River Trust is calling on people to help protect their local waterway by joining the volunteers who help keep the nation’s canals clear by removing fast‑growing aquatic weeds. Every year, volunteers join floating pennywort removal parties and “balsam bashing” sessions – removing invasive Himalayan balsam – along the…
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climate change

Whitchurch canal breach exposes growing cost of underfunding Britain’s waterways

Bristol’s Bid to Become the UK’s First Wetland City Includes Over 200 Projects

England looks to new reservoirs as drought pressures mount

Invasive weeds costing canals more than £1m a year as volunteers step in

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