TPT Feb 2026

Raymarine first to integrate new smart lighting control

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February 24, 2026

Designed to streamline helm installations and free up space for small leisure craft and tenders, Raymarine has launched Mini IYS, linking BluefinLED’s advanced underwater lights directly to a vessel’s multi-function display. With a single ethernet connection, the system delivers a clean, graphical interface that’s simple to install and effortless to use. “Owners want a simple,…
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New venue for artefacts exhibition

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February 23, 2026

THE Stafford Riverway Link Artefacts Exhibition, displaying artefacts unearthed at the Baswich site by volunteers, is on the move. You can catch it at Rising Brook Community Library, in Merrey Road, Stafford, ST17 9LX, until Saturday, March 28. As reported, the Stafford Riverway Link CIC is a canal restoration group aiming to reconnect the county…
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Trust salutes volunteers in North West for their exceptional contributions

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February 21, 2026

The waterways – and canal volunteering – are for everyone. The Canal & River Trust celebrated this by honouring its volunteers in its annual awards scheme, supported by The Marsh Charitable Trust. In an ongoing series, we are featuring all the winners. THIS month we continue to shine the spotlight on the work of trust…
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£220k project to restore historic water-saving canal engineering at Hanwell

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February 20, 2026

Work underway on a Historic England-funded project to restore 200-year-old side ponds at the Hanwell Flight of Locks in West London. The initiative follows a year of navigation closures caused by drought and climate change and focuses on locks 94 and 95. The scheme is supported by Historic England, the Inland Waterways Association and the…
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Trust ‘gets the hump’ as county’s historic bridges suffer more collision damage

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February 19, 2026

An historic humpback canal bridge near Preston has suffered its 11th vehicle strike in five years. The Canal & River Trust says the Lancaster Canal has seen the most bridge strikes across its 2000 miles of waterways and is calling on motorists to take more care. Repeated Damage to Stone Chimney Bridge AN historic humpback…
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National Historic Ships UK Awards celebrate vessels, people and communities

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February 18, 2026

The recent National Historic Ships UK Awards recognised maritime history while placing vessels, people and communities at the heart of the winning entries, including photography, conservation and Flagship of the Year honours. The recent National Historic Ships UK Awards not only recognised maritime history, but it also put vessels, people and communities at the heart…
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Community mural brings a splash of colour to Doncaster Lock

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February 14, 2026

Volunteers have completed a vibrant mural at Doncaster Lock to celebrate the city’s heritage and encourage more boaters to experience this part of the waterway network. Creation of the mural CREATED by local artist Kate Rhodes, with assistance from volunteer lock keeper and ex-boater Jan Miller, the mural – measuring more than 10 metres long…
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From industrial lifeline to revival

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February 13, 2026

Early industrial achievement THE Stroudwater Canal, completed in 1779, stands as one of Gloucestershire’s earliest and most significant industrial achievements. Designed to connect the River Severn at Framilode with the market town of Stroud, it was conceived and financed by local merchants and mill owners seeking a reliable route for transporting coal, stone, and timber…
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Wartime mystery uncovered during Whitminster Bridge restoration

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February 10, 2026

Volunteers restoring Whitminster Bridge on the Stroudwater Canal have uncovered two concrete pits believed to date from the Second World War, while major restoration work continues following a multi-million-pound heritage grant. Wartime pits discovered beneath Whitminster Bridge Volunteers restoring the historic Whitminster Bridge on the Stroudwater Canal have uncovered two mysterious concrete pits believed to…
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Toddbrook Reservoir restoration reaches major milestone as new spillway completed

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February 9, 2026

A major phase of the Toddbrook Reservoir restoration project near Whaley Bridge has been completed with the construction of a new dam overflow spillway. Work is continuing to reconnect the structure to the River Goyt, refill the reservoir, and return surrounding land to community use. New dam spillway structure completed A major phase of a…
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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 fees on the non-tidal River Thames. The cases follow patrols at Penton Hook marina and form part of ongoing enforcement action against registration evasion. Seven reoffending boat owners have faced a second appearance in court…
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