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We're removing tons of sediment from Ashby Canal to improve conditions for boaters
We're carrying out dredging on the Ashby Canal as part of a series of improvements to help keep boats moving on the centuries-old waterway.
10 April 2026
Yorkshire’s historic canals and railways work together
Why centuries-old ‘Ashing up’ technique remains the best.
8 April 2026
We've published our initial findings on the Llangollen Canal breach
We've today shared the findings of our interim investigation into the Llangollen Canal breach that occurred at Whitchurch, Shropshire, last December.
31 March 2026
Floating Market to headline a busy Spring at Foxton Locks
Foxton Locks will come alive this Easter as the popular Floating Market returns from 3–6 April, forming the centrepiece of a busy programme of family-friendly activities at the Leicestershire attraction.
30 March 2026
Family fishing events return to canals across the country
Families looking for a new outdoor adventure this Easter and beyond are being invited to try fishing at a series of friendly, beginner sessions taking place on local canals.
30 March 2026
We're inviting you to enjoy Yorkshire’s canals with the arrival of spring sunshine and the Easter holidays
We're inviting families across Yorkshire to head into the great outdoors and enjoy a programme of Easter and spring activities.
20 March 2026
We're supporting Waterways Chaplaincy with a £10k grant
We've awarded a £10,000 grant to the Waterways Chaplaincy over the coming year to support its long-standing work offering pastoral support to boaters living and working on the waterways.
20 March 2026
Fish rescue begins at Whitchurch following canal breach
On 18 March, we completed an important ecological milestone in the recovery from December’s canal breach on the Llangollen Canal at Whitchurch.
19 March 2026
We've lifted in new lock gates as part of vital conservation work on Leicestershire's canals
We're carrying out a programme of major maintenance and preservation works on Leicestershire’s waterways to help keep the county’s historic canal network navigable, open and alive.
13 March 2026
Easter Historic Boat Gathering heralds Golden Anniversary Year at National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
A special Easter Historic Boat Gathering in early April will herald in an exciting year of 50th birthday celebrations at Ellesmere Port’s National Waterways Museum.
11 March 2026

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