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Ecologists and volunteers join forces for wildlife surveying at Hatton Locks
We're celebrating a successful weekend of wildlife surveying at Hatton Locks in Warwickshire.
22 May 2026
An update on repair plans for Brewood Bridge
We're updating residents on plans to repair Brewood Bridge, an important historic structure and key access route for people travelling along Kiddemore Green Road and High Green.
22 May 2026
Over 225 tonnes of canal boats to be craned into Crick Marina for Boat Show
On 19 May, MJT Cranes craned 10 canal boats, weighing up to 35 tonnes each, into Crick Marina, near Daventry, as part of preparations for the 26th Crick Boat Show.
20 May 2026
Our volunteers help restore historic Harecastle Tunnel ahead of 250th anniversary
We've begun work to restore the north portal wall of the historic Harecastle Tunnel in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, helping to spruce up the area ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Trent & Mersey Canal.
18 May 2026
Why a UK canal boat holiday makes more sense than ever this summer
Rising fuel costs and uncertainty around international travel are prompting UK holidaymakers to rediscover one of Britain’s most charming breaks: the classic canal boat holiday.
18 May 2026
Behind the scenes at Slaithwaite Reservoir
We're responsible for caring for Hill Top Reservoir (Slaithwaite Reservoir), and have reached a major milestone in our multi‑million‑pound upgrade of the site.
14 May 2026
Volunteers help spruce up Hillmorton Locks – the busiest lock flight in the country
We've been working with its local volunteers along the Oxford Canal at Hillmorton Locks in Warwickshire to carry out a seasonal tidy‑up of the much‑loved lock flight ahead of the busy summer season.
13 May 2026
Vital bank repair works are taking place on the Oxford Canal
We're carrying out major repair works on two sections of the Oxford Canal to protect the historic waterway, prevent water loss and ensure the canal and towpath remain safe for everyone.
11 May 2026
200-year-old embankment strengthening works complete at Wilstone Reservoir
We've completed a £7 million 14-month programme of statutory safety works at Wilstone Reservoir near Tring in Hertfordshire.
11 May 2026
We've completed essential repairs at Knowle Locks
We've recently completed essential repair works at Knowle Locks on the Grand Union Canal in Solihull.
11 May 2026

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