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We've announced a new director for Wales & South West
We've announced the appointment of Ben Cottam as the director for its historic canals spanning Wales & South West of England.
Fri May 23 2025
Liverpool's historic docks awarded 5th international blue flag award
We've been awarded our fifth international Blue Flag award in a row for the Royal Albert Dock and Salthouse Dock marinas in Liverpool.
Thu May 22 2025
Shiver Me Timbers - Pirate Fun at Cheshire's Anderton Boat Lift and National Waterways Museum
Pirates are poised to jump aboard two Cheshire waterway attractions in June for wild weekends of high seas shenanigans.
Wed May 21 2025
Over 375 tonnes of canal boats craned into Crick Marina for Boat Show
On Tuesday 20 May 2025, MJT Cranes craned 17 canal boats, weighing up to 35 tonnes each, into Crick Marina, near Daventry.
Wed May 21 2025
New public art for Welsh Harp/Brent Reservoir unveiled
A new public sculpture, has been unveiled at Welsh Harp/Brent Reservoir
Wed May 21 2025
Anderton Boat Lift welcome 3000 visitors to 150th anniversary Steam Festival Spectacular
It was full steam ahead for a Victorian extravaganza at Cheshire’s cathedral of the canals in Northwich, which attracted around 3,000 visitors.
Fri May 16 2025
Canal & River Trust announces new chief executive
The Canal & River Trust is today (15 May 2025) announcing the appointment of Campbell Robb as its new chief executive.
Thu May 15 2025
Fund Britain’s Waterways takes warning to Westminster
Britain’s inland waterways are under threat. Adequate investment is needed for failing infrastructure and to safeguard the future of the 5,000-mile network.
Fri May 09 2025
Our heritage survey commences on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
We've commenced a heritage survey of the nation’s canal network, starting in the North West with the 127-mile-long Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
Tue May 06 2025
Floating digger removes tons on sediment from Ashby Canal
We're carrying out dredging on the Ashby Canal as part of vital works to help ensure boaters can continue to use the centuries-old waterway.
Fri May 02 2025

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