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We have completed major repairs to Lancaster Canal

22 May 2020

We have completed work to repair Lune Embankment on the Lancaster Canal
Hundreds of fish rescued and re-homed as charity prepares for major dredging work on historic Bath waterway

22 May 2020

Specialist contractors working with us netted and re-homed hundreds of fish in preparation for the dredging of the six locks in the Bath Flight between Darlington Wharf and Bath Bottom Lock
Canal towpath closed between Bradley and Kildwick

21 May 2020

The towpath on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal between Bradley and Kildwick has been temporarily closed as work has restarted on the £2 million Craven towpath improvement project.
Work starts on £1 million repair project to upgrade Carr Mill Reservoir, St Helens

15 May 2020

We have started a major repair project to upgrade Carr Mill Reservoir on the outskirts of St Helens, Merseyside.
Our English waterways to reopen for navigation in three phases

13 May 2020

In line with the latest government advice issued today, 13 May 2020, the Trust is able to announce the phased reopening of navigation to private boating across its waterways in England.
Fish distress is off the scales during lockdown as we welcome back anglers

13 May 2020

Anglers and public are asked to help support us as we act on 300% increase in fish distress callouts during lockdown
Waterway Charities Appeal – we will match donations

12 May 2020

Following the launch of the Waterway Charities Appeal on 5 May 2020, we are announcing that we will match donations received by the appeal – up to a total of £50,000.
We urge motorists to take care when crossing historic canal bridges after damage to Grade II* Listed gem

11 May 2020

We are calling for motorists to slow down when crossing historic canal bridges after a driver caused major damage to one of the most ornate bridges on the waterways network
We have launched an appeal to support small charities across our network

5 May 2020

We have launched a fundraising appeal to help support the dozens of small waterway-based charities across its network which have been adversely impacted by the impacts of coronavirus.
Plan your canal getaway and discover a world of waterway wonders

4 May 2020

We are urging people to look ahead and plan a canal escape for when the coronavirus lockdown lifts: a responsible, safe and relaxing way to get away from it all without leaving the country.

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