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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
Celebrate 50 golden years
This Easter, we’re inviting our wonderful Friends to join us for a very special historic boat gathering, marking the Golden Anniversary of the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port.
2 March 2026
Regional Round-up South - February 2026
This time, we’ve got news of some major works in the West Midlands, an exciting heritage project in West London, and a dual celebration in South Wales.
12 February 2026
Regional Round-up North - February 2026
This time, we’re reaching new heights in Cheshire, clearing up weeds in West Yorkshire, and celebrating a famous birthday in Northamptonshire.
11 February 2026
Regional Round-up South - November 2025
Hot off the press, it’s our latest Regional Round Up, with all the news from a canal near you in the south this November.
17 October 2025
Regional Round-up North - November 2025
Hot off the press, it’s our latest Regional Round Up, with all the news from a canal near you this November.
17 October 2025
Watch ‘Canal Mania’ with Dan Snow
We’re delighted to have been involved in the creation of historian Dan Snow’s latest film, ‘Canal Mania’, which dives into the history, heritage, and timeless charm of our amazing waterways. Read more
17 October 2025
Weathering the storm on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
As we show in our Winter appeal, extreme weather takes a steep toll on our ageing canal network. On New Year’s Day, heavy rainfall caused an embankment to collapse on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
17 October 2025

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