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New regional director for Wales & South West appointed

21 November 2019

Mark Evans has been announced as the new director for our Wales & South West region.
Volunteer Open Day at Standedge Tunnel

18 November 2019

Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre is hosting a Volunteer Open Day on December 6 to encourage more people to get involved in improving and showcasing the longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel in the UK.
Thousands of fish rehomed from Lancaster Canal

18 November 2019

We've started work to repair Lune Embankment on the Lancaster Canal, investing nearly £1.5 million refurbishing the 200-year old stretch of canal.
Green light for £3.37M Leeds inland port

7 November 2019

We have secured full planning permission from Leeds City Council to bring the vision for Leeds Inland Port at Stourton Wharf in West Yorkshire one step closer.
Standedge Tunnel winds down for winter

6 November 2019

After a busy year entertaining visitors, Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre is winding down for the winter.
Dredging begins at Titford Pools

6 November 2019

We've begun work to dredge Titford Pools in Oldbury as part of a £3.1 million project to improve water quality and encourage wildlife back to the area.
Montgomery Canal photo exhibition opens at Welshpool Library

6 November 2019

A touring photo exhibition that shows off the beauty of the Montgomery Canal is coming to Welshpool Library this month.
Behind the scenes tours of your local canals

5 November 2019

This winter we'll be hosting a series of free winter open days to showcase the work and attention that goes into keeping the nation’s network of canals and rivers open and available for local people to use and enjoy.
Boat licence fees for 2020-21

1 November 2019

We are announcing today that headline private and business boat licence fees will rise by 2.5% from 1 April 2020.
9,000th boat helped through Hillmorton Locks

31 October 2019

Hillmorton Locks on the Oxford Canal in Rugby is set to keep its crown as the ‘busiest set of locks in England & Wales’ after recently welcoming the 9,000th boat through the flight of locks.

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