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We're moving forward with commission recommendations
We're providing an update on how recommendations from the independent ‘Commission on Boat Licensing Report’, published at the end of last year, will be taken forward.
12 February 2026
We invite you to our Winter Open Day on the Chesterfield Canal
We're giving you the opportunity to get an up-close view of newly installed lock gates at Stret Lock in Worksop, to help highlight what it takes to look after the nation’s centuries-old canal network.
9 February 2026
Focus on the Severn and its boats at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester
The River Severn will come under the spotlight at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this month with a photography exhibition, model boat trail and many other activities.
6 February 2026
You're invited to celebrate canal wildlife at a free nature event in Stoke Bruerne
We're inviting you to discover the wonderful wildlife that thrives along their local canals at a special ‘Nurturing Nature’ event, at the Canal Museum in Stoke Bruerne.
3 February 2026
Essential maintenance on iconic swing bridge enters final phase
A programme of essential maintenance on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which celebrates its centenary this year, will enter its final phase next month and will be completed on schedule in March.
26 January 2026
UK canal lovers called to lend a hand and volunteer with us
We need more hands on deck and are inviting you to discover a host of ways to give some time canal-side in their local community, with a programme of welcome sessions announced this week.
21 January 2026
Floating encampment linked to illegal activity removed in £40k operation
An unauthorised floating encampment, linked to reports of antisocial behaviour and alleged illegal activity, has been removed from the River Lee Navigation near Bow Locks.
13 January 2026
Llangollen Canal breach
A breach on the Llangollen Canal near New Mills Lift Bridge, Whitchurch, happened in the early hours of 22 December.
23 December 2025
We've appointed an interim fundraising director
We've announced that Tim Hunter will be joining as the charity’s interim fundraising director in February 2026.
19 December 2025
£220,000 project under way to restore 200-year-old water-saving canal engineering
Work is under way on a Historic England-funded project to restore a piece of 200-year-old water-saving canal engineering, after a year of navigation closures caused by drought and climate change.
18 December 2025

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