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New accessible mooring bollards design aims to make canal life better for boaters
An innovative canal mooring bollard, which makes tying up easier for boaters, especially those with disabilities, has been installed at a pilot site on the Grand Union Canal near Milton Keynes.
30 June 2026
Nanney's Bridge reopens after collision damage repaired
We've reopened the Grade II Listed Nanney’s Bridge in Cheshire after completing repairs following a vehicle strike.
29 June 2026
Bradley Arm weed clearing work keeps water flowing for boaters
We're continuing our essential programme of weed removal along the historic Bradley Arm Canal.
29 June 2026
Volunteers rally to tackle aquatic weed on our canals
This Invasive Species Week (22–28 June), we're calling on people to help protect their local waterway by joining the volunteers who help keep our canals clear by removing fast‑growing aquatic weeds.
29 June 2026
Red weather warning across canals
With temperatures forecast to hit 38-40 degrees across parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday, the Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat.
25 June 2026
Six months of progress on Whitchurch breach repairs
Monday 22 June marks six months since the significant breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch.
23 June 2026
National Boat Count 2026
Our annual National Boat Count, carried out throughout March, has recorded that boat numbers on the charity’s waterways dipped slightly by 2.1% while licence evasion remained constant.
23 June 2026
Volunteer lock keepers needed at Foxton Locks ahead of busy summer of boating
Foxton Locks in Leicestershire, is looking to recruit more volunteers to take on the iconic role of lock keeper as it prepares for a busy summer at the historic flight of locks.
16 June 2026
Celebrating West Midlands volunteers
We've celebrated the outstanding contribution of volunteers across the region at our annual volunteer awards.
15 June 2026
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

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