1st September 2016
Boat in bizarre collision
Police and Fire services had to be called to the River Avon after a narrowboat struck something unexpected in the water – a Land Rover
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1st September 2016
Step through the gates of Stanley Ferry Workshop
Ever wondered how lock gates are made? Well now’s your chance to find out when the Stanley Ferry Workshop opens its doors this weekend (Saturday, 3 September)
1st September 2016
Tragedy strikes on Pewsham Locks as volunteer dies
A 63-year-old man was excavating a lock wall as part of restoration work when it collapsed on top of him
1st September 2016
Winter stoppages announced
To help you plan your routes, the Canal & River Trust have published the intended repair plans for the winter months
26th August 2016
Canal Fest at Botany Bay this bank holiday weekend
To celebrate 200 years of the Leeds and Liverpool canal, the Botany Bay mill is hosting a jam-packed weekend of performance, music, narrowboat sailing and family fun
19th August 2016
Narrowboat sinks in 25 seconds
The vessel was on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Fobney Lock near Whitley, Berkshire, when it was suddenly swallowed up by the water.
18th August 2016
Driver takes wrong turn onto Welsh canal
A driver in Wales ended up on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, after taking a wrong turn onto the waterway’s towpath.
10th August 2016
Monster catfish caught on canal
Two monster-sized, invasive Catfish have been hauled out of the Grand Union Canal at Soulbury Locks in Buckinghamshire.
4th August 2016
Stolen Narrowboat
MISSING STENSON SAPPHIRE SUN CRUISER 50ft steel narrowboat with black hull, blue and maroon superstructure with white in fills.
3rd August 2016
Bath’s waterside heritage revealed
The city of Bath is famous for its Georgian architecture and its Roman remains – but until now, it’s been less well known for the important industrial heritage largely surrounding the Kennet & Avon Canal.
3rd August 2016
Turn waterside pests into wine!
Not content with sending out ‘balsam bashing’ volunteer work parties to clear the invasive Himalayan Balsam plants which threaten to take over our canal and river banks, the Inland Waterways Association has found a use…
