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Regional Round-up South - November 2026
Welcome to our latest Regional Round Up, featuring inspiring stories from helping young people discover a love of fishing, keeping children safe by water and protecting historic docks for the future.
28 October 2026
Regional Round-up North - November 2026
Welcome to our latest Regional Round Up, with stories from a canal near you. From major restorations to responding to emergencies, we look at how your support makes a difference across our Northern canals.
28 October 2026
Making new Friends on the towpath
Every week, fundraiser Josh Holmes meets and greets people who love spending time by water. He helps them discover how becoming a Friend can play an important role in protecting the canals they enjoy.
25 September 2026
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

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