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Six weeks of summer fun for everyone on Diglis Island
Worcester’s historic Diglis Island will be the go-to destination this summer as we host six weeks of activities and events.
29 July 2025
Anderton Boat Lift celebrates 150th anniversary with a fabulous Victorian Fair
Anderton Boat Lift, the world’s first major commercial boat lift, celebrated its 150th anniversary in style this weekend (July 26/27) with a fabulous free Victorian Fair.
29 July 2025
New mobility ramp opens along Grand Union Canal at Radford Semele
We've officially opened a new mobility ramp at Bridge 35 along the Grand Union Canal at Radford Semele.
24 July 2025
Tees Barrage celebrates 30th anniversary with free, family-friendly events
As Tees Barrage celebrates its 30th anniversary, we're encouraging people of all ages to discover more about this incredible feat of engineering at two free events.
21 July 2025
Our canal network gets Green Flag approval
We're announcing that 704 miles of our canal and river navigations have been awarded prestigious Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy.
21 July 2025
We've published results of annual boaters' survey
We're today publishing the results of its Annual Boaters’ Survey. Carried out in November and March, the results show boater satisfaction increasing to 55%, up from 46% in 2024.
17 July 2025
We're celebrating a 20-year milestone in Yorkshire
Opening of ‘Missing Link’ towpath upgrade between Kildwick and Silsden to improve access and inspire active living along Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
17 July 2025
Canal bridge refurbishment project begins in Stoke-on-Trent
We're working in partnership with Stoke City Council to replace the wooden bridge deck at Whieldon Road as part of a major project to improve three miles of towpath along the Trent & Mersey Canal.
16 July 2025
We name this boat Richard Parry
Ahead of his final week as chief executive, volunteers and colleagues at oue base on the Grand Union’s Hatton lock flight surprised Richard Parry by naming a new workboat in his honour.
14 July 2025
We're asking for your help regarding canoe theft
We're saddened that, sometime between 29 June and 1 July, four canoes were stolen from the community garden at Ford Lane, Litherland, on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
10 July 2025

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