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Llangollen Canal is star of BBC Countryfile magazine 10th Anniversary

25 September 2017

The Llangollen Canal, one of Britain’s most spectacular waterways, takes centre stage in BBC Countryfile Magazine’s 10th anniversary issue, with a feature on a canal boat family holiday by presenter John Craven.
Canal & River Trust hosts Annual Public Meeting

22 September 2017

Yesterday (21 September) we held our Annual Public Meeting at The Bond, Birmingham, attended by a mix of waterway stakeholders, partners, boat licence holders and members of the media.
North Wales & Borders canals under the spotlight at annual public showcase

21 September 2017

Our North Wales & Borders Partnership will be hosting its annual public showcase in Northwich on Friday 13 October - and everyone’s invited.
Important repairs begin to historic lock on Trent & Mersey Canal

19 September 2017

We are carrying out repairs to Lock 44, Yew Tree Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal in Stoke.
Flood hit Crowther bridge reopens

19 September 2017

Crowther Bridge near Brighouse is now open, as work finishes on the flood-hit bridge.
Families encouraged to get hooked on fishing

19 September 2017

Families living near the Chesterfield Canal are invited to come along and take part in a free fishing taster session.
New refugee bee hive project (The Buzz Project) launched at Standedge visitor centre

19 September 2017

A new bee hive project organised by a Syrian refugee and Sanctuary Kirklees is set to get visitors buzzing at our Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre, near Marsden, West Yorkshire.
New Marple welcome station needs volunteers

12 September 2017

A new waterside welcome station has been opened by us in Marple, near Stockport, to offer tourist information and advice to visitors – we are appealing for new volunteers to get involved with running it.
New recognition for boaters completing Tardebigge Lock Flight, the longest flight in the country

12 September 2017

We are launching a new certificate that commemorates any boaters completing the 30 locks that make up Tardebigge Lock Flight in Worcestershire.
Historic Hawkesbury Junction receives top award from the Transport Trust

12 September 2017

The heritage of a historic midlands canal junction has been recognised with a prestigious commemorative plaque.

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