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Preserving the past, stone by stone
Growing up in Wales, near the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Canal & River Trust stonemason Rachael Morgan developed a fascination with the history and heritage of the waterways from an early age.
28 August 2026
Safely in the banks
This summer on the Oxford Canal, we’re using your support wisely, putting it into our banks. Together, we’re keeping busy towpaths open, boating routes safe, and critical embankments strong.
28 August 2026
Diglis Island. An island in the stream
In the middle of the River Severn in Worcester lies Diglis Island, once a hub for river navigation and lock-gate manufacture. Steeped in history and thriving with wildlife, it’s fascinating to visit today.
28 August 2026
The lifeline keeping our waters flowing
A small canal arm in the heart of the Black Country plays a big role in keeping Birmingham’s canals moving. But every summer, you help us remove and recycle the weeds that threaten this vital water supply.
28 August 2026
How we are managing drought on canals
In July, half of England and all of Wales was declared in drought by the Environment Agency. We wanted to update you on how this affects our canals and all the steps we’re taking to manage water resources.
5 August 2026
Regional Round-up North - May 2026
With spring in the air, we bring you our latest canal regional roundup. This time, we're looking at lock gate replacements in both the city and the countryside and delving deeper into a famous old tunnel.
1 May 2026
Regional Round-up South - May 2026
With spring in the air, we bring you our latest news from our canals in the South. This time, we're rescuing wildlife, restoring our heritage, and seeing your support in action.
1 May 2026
Passing the torch to a new generation
Our canals are steeped in history, but their future depends on the next generation. That’s why our apprenticeship scheme helps keep canals in expert hands for years to come.
30 March 2026
How you keep the Grand Union Canal flowing
Your support plays a crucial role in caring for our waterways, and it has recently enabled us to make essential upgrades to a vital reservoir that feeds the Grand Union Canal.
27 March 2026
A winter's tale: preserving canals through the cold
Thanks to your generous gifts, our programme of winter maintenance and repair works are almost complete, with 137 projects delivered across the network to keep our canals open and working for all.
27 March 2026

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