TPT Jan 2026

Inside the Narrowboat Interiors Revolution: How Creativity, Community and Clever Design Are Redefining Life on the Cut

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January 22, 2026

The start of a new year often sparks thoughts of fresh beginnings. With brighter days and kinder weather on the horizon, many people turn their attention to DIY projects and interior refreshes. Before picking up a paintbrush, however, it’s worth looking at what’s happening in the ever-evolving world of narrowboat interiors. Narrowboats carry a quiet…
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Historic Narrowboat Norway Reborn: 1927 Wooden Cargo Boat Returns as a Steel Replica

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January 21, 2026

A historic British waterways workboat has been brought back to life after nearly a century, as Norway, a wooden cargo narrowboat first launched in 1927, has been reborn as a faithful steel replica following an eight-year restoration project. Originally built in 1927 for the Anderton Company, the 72ft ‘knobstick’ motor narrowboat spent decades carrying cargo…
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Fresh face at trust

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January 20, 2026

Former Canal & River Trust chief executive Richard Parry has been appointed a patron of the Avon Navigation Trust (ANT), strengthening the charity’s leadership as it continues its work caring for the River Avon. Based in Solihull, Richard Parry said he was delighted to accept the role and to join a respected group of patrons…
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Chesterfield Canal Trust Secures £15,000+ in Community Grants to Restore Waterway and Expand Volunteering

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January 19, 2026

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has been awarded more than £15,000 in community funding, providing a significant boost to restoration work, habitat creation and volunteer engagement along the historic canal in Derbyshire. The trust has received £2,531.21 from its share of the Co-op Local Community Fund. This funding will support the Rewatering Renishaw project, helping to…
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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 and preserve Britain’s historic canal network during the quieter boating months. Maintaining the nation’s 250-year-old, man-made waterways is a vast, multi-million-pound undertaking. Each winter, when boat traffic is at its lowest, the trust delivers an…
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NEARLY 4000 TONNES of Invasive Weed Cleared From UK Canals

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January 16, 2026

Nearly 4,000 tonnes of invasive aquatic weed were removed from Britain’s canals and waterways during 2025 by a single contractor, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on one of the UK’s oldest and most important infrastructure networks and underlining the need for urgent action. The scale of the problem has been highlighted by marine…
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Britain’s Canals: The Overlooked Lifeline Connecting Wildlife, Wellbeing and Communities

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January 14, 2026

A major new report has highlighted how the UK’s historic canal network — the nation’s longest and most connected corridor of freshwater habitat — is one of Britain’s most important yet under-recognised assets for nature recovery, public wellbeing and community connection. The Vital Connector for Nature and People report, published by the Canal & River…
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CHARACTERS OF THE CUT: Dan Cluett, Cluett Carpentry

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January 13, 2026

A love of narrowboats, combined with a lifelong passion for working with wood, led to the creation of Cluett Carpentry, a family-run business specialising in bespoke furniture and joinery for canal boats. Founder Dan Cluett did not follow a traditional route into carpentry. After studying classics and archaeology at university, he found limited opportunities in…
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Maritime law expert is charity’s new chair

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January 12, 2026

International trade and maritime law specialist Susan Hawker has been appointed as the Maritime Volunteer Service’s new chair. BRINGING more than 30 years of expertise to the role, Susan, from Greenwich, took over at the charity’s AGM on November 15. She has combined a distinguished academic career with consultancy, training, and mediation work around the…
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RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS warms the festive season

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January 10, 2026

A random act of kindness has helped warm the festive season for boaters in Milton Keynes, thanks to liveaboard narrowboater Andy Simpson, who is known to thousands through his popular @4boysonaboat social media channels. Andy, who is raising his sons Oliver, Thomas and James alone following the death of their mother, documents family life afloat…
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WIND-POWERED SHIPPING and the Future of Decarbonising Inland Waterways

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January 8, 2026

Wind-powered merchant shipping has moved from theory to reality, offering a compelling demonstration of how global freight transport can dramatically reduce its carbon footprint. While the direct use of wind power is not suitable for inland waterways, the principles behind it point clearly towards the future of low-carbon freight on canals and rivers. A landmark…
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IWA Pushes for Higher Clearance on New Exeter Ship Canal Bridges

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January 7, 2026

The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) is calling for increased air draft clearance on replacement bridges planned for the Exeter Ship Canal, as Devon County Council moves forward with proposals to renew two ageing structures on the A379. The council intends to replace the existing westbound steel swing bridge, dating from the 1930s, and the eastbound…
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SHROPSHIRE COUNCILLORS Tour Montgomery Canal Restoration with Volunteer

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January 6, 2026

Senior councillors from Shropshire Council have taken part in an introductory boat tour of the Montgomery Canal, hosted by the Montgomery Canal appeal and restoration groups. The visit marked the first opportunity for senior councillors to view restoration work on the Montgomery Canal since political control of the council changed following local elections in May.…
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FOUR SEASONS on the canal

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January 5, 2026

Artist, illustrator and author Trevor Bounford has spent 15 months immortalising a historic journey along the Louth Navigation canal in Lincolnshire, capturing its landscapes, waterways and character through paint. Trevor — who has previously exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London — has created 17 detailed line-and-wash sketches depicting key locations along the…
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