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RCR helps boaters manage rising costs

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May 8, 2026

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on households across the UK, River Canal Rescue (RCR) says its Replacement
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May 2026

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Alex Bestwick

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April 21, 2026

Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out.
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Dive into story of the Nottingham Canal

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Mark Lancaster

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April 13, 2026

The Nottingham Canal is the subject of an illustrated talk by Bernard Chell, taking place on Friday, April 17 from
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Mud, grit and hedge-laying spirit: volunteers push canal restoration forward

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March 4, 2026

It was a case of “mud, glorious mud” at the Shropshire Union Canal Society’s latest work party, said restoration project
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Go behind the scenes of lock restoration at Chesterfield Canal open day

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February 16, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is giving members of the public the opportunity to get an up-close view of newly
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Repeat boat registration offenders return to court after failing to pay Thames fees

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February 5, 2026

Seven repeat boat owners have appeared in court for a second time after failing to pay annual Environment Agency registration
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River Canal Rescue course date reminder

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February 4, 2026

River Canal Rescue still has places on its two-day diesel engine and boat maintenance courses, running at its Stafford HQ
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People in Northamptonshire invited to celebrate canal wildlife at free nature event in Stoke Bruerne

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February 3, 2026

The Canal & River Trust is inviting people in Northamptonshire to discover the wonderful wildlife that thrives along their local
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River & Rowing Museum seeks ethical new homes for nationally significant collections

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January 31, 2026

The River & Rowing Museum in Henley-upon-Thames has issued a sector-wide call for expressions of interest for the ethical transfer
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NABO general secretary Peter Braybrook on the Whitchurch breach

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January 29, 2026

‘Reason for breach has probably been washed away’ OUR wishes for a peaceful Christmas and prosperous new year were dashed
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After the breach: community rallies as canal faces year of repairs

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January 28, 2026

INTRO: The devastating breach on the Llangollen Canal left boats destroyed, dozens stranded, and families displaced, but the generous response
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LOTTERY FUNDING HELPS Keep Britain’s Historic Canals Open Through Winter Maintenance Programme

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January 17, 2026

Support from lottery players is helping the Canal & River Trust carry out a vital winter maintenance programme to protect
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January 2025

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Alex Bestwick

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January 5, 2026

Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out.
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KING’S AWARD for Voluntary Service Honours Grantham RiverCare for Protecting the River Witham

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January 3, 2026

Grantham RiverCare has been recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade a voluntary group can receive
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