Kelston Lock

River Canal Rescue in Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes

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June 1, 2026

Look out for River Canal Rescue (RCR) in the new episodes of Channel 4’ Narrow Escapes, airing from Monday 1 June at 4pm. The breakdown and emergency assistance firm features throughout the first week of the series, which after broadcast can be viewed on Channel 4’s streaming service. A film crew followed RCR engineers during two…
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BOAT EXPLOSION cause being determined

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October 8, 2025

A BOAT which sank in Kelston Lock, on the Bristol Avon Navigation, after suffering an explosion has been recovered from the water. The co-owners of the vessel, who wished to remain anonymous, told how on August 25 they collected it from its mooring on Mill Island and set off across the River Avon towards Kelston…
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