waterways

Volunteers sought to keep locks moving

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September 21, 2026

With more people choosing to explore the UK’s waterways, extra support is being sought to help ensure the smooth operation and a welcoming experience for visitors and boaters. LOCK keeping has been central to Britain’s waterways for centuries, and today, volunteers with the Canal & River Trust play a vital role. They assist boaters through…
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Free canal art trail launches in Smethwick this Saturday!

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September 18, 2026

Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is inviting local people to the launch of a new, free canal art trail in Smethwick. The trail is a year-long community arts programme exploring the town’s canals, heritage and communities. The project, made possible thanks to funding from players of Postcode Lottery and Arts Council England, launches on…
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Characters of the Cut: Where the water writes the story

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September 15, 2026

For writer Jenni Ratcliffe, water is in her blood, and her journey to finding herself living aboard Trentham, a 40ft 1975 cruiser stern narrowboat built by Stone Boat Builders, somewhat fated. Alice Elgie reports… “GROWING up, my parents called me and my sister to dinner by ringing a large brass bell that we were told…
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Canal groups criticise lack of vision for Exeter’s new A379 bridges

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September 7, 2026

IN a joint response to the public consultation regarding the A379 Bridges Replacement Scheme, the IWA and the Friends of Exeter Ship Canal & Heritage Harbour (FESCHH) say they also believe that the consultation is unrepresentative. Despite Devon County Council proposing five options for the new bridges at stakeholders’ meetings in October last year, the…
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Deep-dive rescue reopens historic Bevere Lock

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September 5, 2026

BOATERS can once again navigate the River Severn between Stourport and Gloucester after vital repairs reopened Bevere Lock, near Worcester. An inspection discovered a faulty paddle on the 183-year-old lock that was preventing it from filling properly, impacting boaters travelling between Stourport and Gloucester. The fault, located below the waterline, required the assistance of specialist…
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Volunteers wanted as Yorkshire river survey reveals water quality concerns

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September 4, 2026

ALMOST one in four river samples taken in Yorkshire’s Derwent and Aire catchments showed poor water quality during the Great UK WaterBlitz in April 2026, as Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Rivers to Reef partnership project calls for more volunteers to help build a deeper understanding of the health of Yorkshire’s rivers. Nearly 200 water samples were…
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Goole marks 200 years with spectacular bicentenary flotilla

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September 3, 2026

A CELEBRATORY flotilla marked Goole’s 200th anniversary, retracing the historic 1826 arrival of 50 vessels that heralded the port’s opening. The modern fleet assembled at the Dog and Duck area, near Goole Marina, on July 18, navigating through South Dock bridge and around the docks under the lead of an ABP survey vessel and accompanied…
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Paddlers invited to explore historic Standedge waterways

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June 19, 2026

Visitors to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal are being given the chance to get out on the water as the Canal & River Trust launches a programme of paddlesport sessions at Standedge. The guided activities include canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, allowing participants to explore one of the region’s most distinctive waterways under the supervision of qualified…
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King’s Speech water reform welcomed — but river protection must not be delayed

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May 18, 2026

The Rivers Trust has welcomed the expected inclusion of the Water Reform Bill in the King’s Speech, describing it as a significant step towards reforming a system it says has failed communities and the environment for decades. The King’s Speech on May 13 is due to include the Water Reform Bill, which the Government is…
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