river soar

Fundraising campaign launched to tackle invasive weed on the River Soar in Leicestershire

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April 23, 2026

The charity that cares for the River Soar in Leicestershire has launched a public appeal for help tackling an invasive weed which, if left unchecked, can choke native wildlife and spoil people’s enjoyment of their local waterways. The Canal & River Trust is attempting to raise funds to help in its efforts to remove Floating…
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£140K DREDGING: 1200 Tonnes of silt removed

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November 6, 2024

THE Canal and River Trust has spent £140,000 dredging the River Soar in Leicester, removing more than 1200 tonnes of silt as part of works to make it easier for boaters and encourage wildlife. The work was carried out on a 500-metre section of the river at Limekiln Lock, near Abbey Park, as well as…
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RATCLIFFE LOCK: Temporary repair

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August 31, 2024

REPAIRS to Ratcliffe Lock, on the River Soar in Nottingham, have been conducted to ensure that boaters can use it during the summer holidays. The Canal & River Trust was due to replace the aged gates last winter after boaters reported difficulties operating them, but wet weather meant the River Soar was in flood for…
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Ecofuelboat to start East Midlands run

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March 1, 2022

BOATERS moored around Nottingham, the Upper Trent and the River Soar will soon have a new floating service boat providing all their fuel requirements. Experienced boater Howard Williams bought the ex-GUCC working boat Hampstead three years ago and has been preparing for his new venture for some time. While at Sileby Mill on the River…
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