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Take a closer look at our canals and rivers and discover new ways to enjoy them

The Perfect Storm
It’s been a dark and stormy winter on our canals, and once again our charity has dealt with an aftermath of fallen trees, damaged banks, delayed winter works and hefty repair bills.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Canal landmark stars in Oscar-nominated Wallace and Gromit film
Did you spot a familiar canal landmark in the latest Wallace and Gromit animated film, Vengeance Most Fowl?
Fri Feb 07 2025
The damage of Storm Éowyn
The last weekend of January saw the UK battered by Storm Éowyn, the fifth named storm of the season and the ‘strongest in 10 years’, according to the Met Office.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Recovering from Storm Darragh
Wild winds and flooding risks returned as Storm Darragh hammered into the UK, triggering a rare Red Warning from the Met Office.
Tue Dec 17 2024
The effects of Storm Bert
Storm Bert’s high winds and torrential rain impacted our canals and rivers across the country – from overtopping on the Leeds & Liverpool to boats adrift on the Grand Union.
Tue Dec 17 2024
A Christmas Conundrum
With the festive season fast approaching, why not settle into the festive spirit by challenging yourself with our traditional Christmas jigsaw?
Wed Nov 27 2024
Christmas on the towpath
With Christmas drawing closer, we’re bringing festive cheer to the towpaths. Find out what’s happening near you and how you can get involved this winter.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Celebrating 30 years of National Lottery funding
We’re celebrating the ‘game-changing’ canal improvement projects made possible through funding from the National Lottery. Read more
Mon Nov 04 2024
Honouring our brightest and best
Read about our annual awards ceremony held in October 2024
Mon Oct 28 2024
Terrifying tales from the towpaths
Centuries-old and over 2,000 miles long, the UK’s canal network is steeped in ghostly legends and helpful spirits.
Wed Oct 16 2024

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