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Historic anchor finds new home at Anderton Boat Lift

25 August 2021

A historic 19th century commercial boat anchor, rescued from the bottom of the River Weaver Navigation, has been given a new home on display at the foot of Anderton Boat Lift, Britain’s Cathedral of the Canals, in Northwich.
We've published our winter works programme

24 August 2021

We've published our winter works programme 2021-22, providing details of the major repairs and improvement jobs we'll be carrying out between 1 November and 31 March.
Dr Amir Khan shows his support for our #ActNowforCanals campaign

20 August 2021

Bradford GP and best-selling author Dr Amir Khan is also encouraging communities to get involved with our #ActNowforCanals campaign.
We've launched our first refuse collection boats

18 August 2021

Boaters on the Kennet & Avon Canal having problems disposing of their rubbish got a helping hand from our first refuse collection boats.
Our lock keepers win British Marine Lock Keeper of the Year Award

18 August 2021

The team were presented with the prestigious award at Tuel Lane Lock on the Rochdale Canal, which is the deepest lock in Britain.
We've launched our brand new Youth Fellowship Programme

16 August 2021

We are encouraging young people to join our new programme where they will help shape our future direction and broaden the appeal of our waterways to all ages.
MP opens canal towpath following major improvements

16 August 2021

MP for Gloucester Richard Graham has officially opened a well-used 6.5km stretch of towpath connecting Gloucester Docks to Sellars Bridge.
Volunteers welcome first boat in 90s to Grantham Canal lock

11 August 2021

Volunteers who have spent the past three years painstakingly rebuilding a Georgian canal lock by hand are celebrating after it was used by a boat for the first time in more than 90 years.
Leeds Waterfront Festival To Host New Neurodiverse-Friendly Event

10 August 2021

Leeds Waterfront Festival, which is running through the summer over five different dates, is to host a new neurodiverse-friendly event on Friday 13 August from 11am to 4pm.
Heritage open day at Finsley Gate

6 August 2021

The recent £2.9 million restoration of Burnley’s historic Finsley Gate canal wharf goes on show to the public on Saturday 28 August with a special Heritage Open Day.

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