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Boaters' Update 6 Nov 2026
Five routes reopened as winter works begin. New water-saving projects, boating advice and a £4.5m boost for historic Ellesmere Yard.
6 November 2026
Boaters' Update 27 Oct 2026
The latest boating news, including Better Boating Plan progress, drought measures, dredging, storms and licensing updates.
27 October 2026
Boaters' Update 9 Oct 2026
Annual Report, drought updates, winter works, boating safety, mooring news and cruising information from across the network.
9 October 2026
Boaters' Update 25 Sep 2026
Autumn updates: movement requirements, welfare support, licensing plans, winter moorings and boating tips. Plus, see how donations help and discover Bradley workshop's major investment.
25 September 2026
Boaters' Update 11 Sep 2026
This edition covers drought mitigation efforts, Better Boating Plan progress, licensing updates, Heritage Open Days, and tunnel engineering work.
11 September 2026
Boaters' Update 27 Aug 2026
Water resources, drought restrictions, winter works, boating tips and network updates to help you plan and enjoy your time afloat.
27 August 2026
Boaters' Update, water resources special, 17 Aug 26
Latest information after fifth heatwave ends.
17 August 2026
Boaters' Update water special 7 Aug 2026
Latest news of water-related impacts on the waterways.
7 August 2026
Boaters' Update 17 July 2026
Heatwave water saving, 15 new lock gates, things you wish you'd known and more in latest edition.
17 July 2026
Boaters' Update 2 July 2026
Boaters' facilities update, removing wash wall vegetation, water update and much more in latest edition.
2 July 2026

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Last Edited: 27 October 2026

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