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Rapid repairs reopen Wheaton Aston Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal
Swift repair work at Wheaton Aston Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal in Staffordshire has restored navigation for boaters on the same day the issue was reported.
9 June 2026
We're supporting a new community orchard at Coney Meadow nature
We've planted ten apple trees at Coney Meadow, a nature reserve along the Droitwich Canal in Worcester, as part of efforts to create a small community orchard for boaters, local people, and wildlife.
4 June 2026
National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port, celebrates 50th anniversary weekend with 1976 ticket prices
Our National Waterways Museum, in Ellesmere Port, will celebrate its 50th anniversary weekend on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June by offering visitors entry to the historic boat museum at 1976 prices.
1 June 2026
We've unveiled a new sculpture trail at Foxton Locks
We're inviting you to the launch of a new sculpture trail at Foxton Locks, giving visitors the perfect opportunity to explore more of the historic site.
1 June 2026
Liverpool's historic docks celebrate 'six-cess' with international Blue Flag marina award
We've been awarded its sixth consecutive international Blue Flag award for the Royal Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock marinas in Liverpool.
1 June 2026
Boaters urged to help save water on canals this summer
We're highlighting the growing importance of water conservation.
27 May 2026
We're appealing for volunteers in Yorkshire to undertake iconic lock keeping role ahead of busy summer of boating
We're looking to recruit more volunteers to take on the iconic role of lock keeper in Yorkshire, as it prepares for a busy summer on the region’s waterways.
26 May 2026
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

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