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Essential repairs ramping up on iconic swing bridge
A programme of essential repairs on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge enters a key phase later this month, and waterways charity Canal & River Trust is updating residents on the works.
23 October 2025
Our volunteers improve floating wildlife habitat in Shipley
A floating bog garden at the Bradford Canal basin in Shipley has been extended to boost biodiversity and bring more nature into the area, thanks to funding from Shipley Town Council’s Green Grant.
23 October 2025
Boats returning to Foxton Locks as Autumn events programme gets under way
We've announced that Foxton Locks will be temporarily reopening to boats at the end of the month.
22 October 2025
Celebrate Diwali by the water with our River of Lights
We're inviting people in Leicester to experience a magical celebration of Diwali as the city’s River Soar comes alive with lights.
14 October 2025
Celebrating Black History Month on Birmingham’s Canals
We invite everyone to join a vibrant celebration along Birmingham’s historic canals — honouring the contributions, cultures, and stories of Black communities that have helped shape the region’s waterways.
8 October 2025
We're announcing the return of spine-chilling Halloween ‘Scarecastle’
We're delighted to announce the return of its popular ‘Scarecastle’ event; a spooky Halloween canal adventure through Harecastle Tunnel in Staffordshire.
7 October 2025
Campbell Robb joins as Chief Executive
Today we welcome Campbell Robb who joins our charity as chief executive, after six years leading the social justice charity Nacro.
6 October 2025
New trustees appointed to our Board
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Angela Cluff, Clare Montagu, and Peter Hudson to its Board of volunteer trustees.
2 October 2025
We've published our Annual Report & Accounts 2024/25
We've published our Annual Report for 2024/25, which sets out the scale of work undertaken to safeguard the nation’s historic canals and their modern-day contribution to society.
29 September 2025
Protecting Huddersfield's canals against climate change
We are to begin the construction phase of a multi-million-pound scheme to upgrade the reservoir.
24 September 2025

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