19th March 2015
Can you guess the lock?
So you think you are a canal boating expert? Test your knowledge by guessing the names of these famous British locks
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12th March 2015
Birmingham canal link reopens after repairs
Birmingham canal between Gas Street Basin and Salvage Turn reopens after engineers completed repairs.
5th March 2015
Top 10 pubs along the River Severn for canal boaters
From Gloucester to Stourport, the River Severn acts as a popular destination for pleasure boaters and holiday makers. We’ve assembled a list of our top 10 pubs to quench your thirst in along the way.
23rd February 2015
Helpful hints for boat owners
Owning a boat offers the ultimate escapism - but also some real issues for boat owners too!
26th January 2015
Why do I need a galvanic isolator?
Making galvanic corrosion and galvanic isolation simple
20th January 2015
How to draw your narrow boat without using paints or brushes.
Maritime artist Colin Harvey explains how to create a limited edition print of your boat in 5 steps using your computer rather than paints and brushes.
8th January 2015
A ‘Canal Quarter’ for Wigan
Plans to regenerate the area around Wigan Pier to create a ‘Canal Quarter’ on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal have taken a step forward with agreement of a ten-year masterplan by developers and Wigan Council.
7th January 2015
Trent & Mersey shut until spring
A fish rescue is seen in progress as the Trent & Mersey Canal is drained at Dutton, following the discovery of a serious leak which will keep the canal closed until spring.
10th December 2014
Canal volunteers up for awards
Heroes, explorers and young volunteers are the three categories of waterway volunteers that the Canal & River Trust is looking for as it seeks nominations for three new annual volunteering awards.
8th December 2014
Get set for the London Boat Show
If you’re interested in innovation on the water, the place this to be week is the London Boat Show – 77 boats will make their debut, there will be a raft of technology launches and…
4th December 2014
Steve Hudson R.I.P.
We are sorry to have to bring you the sad news that Steve Hudson of SM Hudson Boatbuilders of Glascote died suddenly and unexpectedly in hospital on 2 December, after a short illness.
