4th January 2017
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Our esteemed editor thinks we’re too easily hung up on the waterways in London - he’d much rather a peaceful walk along the Lancaster
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4th January 2017
Historic liftbridges on the Oxford Canal to be repaired
The work on the bridges, built by renowned engineer James Brindley, will last three years
20th December 2016
Boaters can pay to pre-book selected moorings in London
If the trial is successful, the Canal & River Trust will consider expanding to other places across London’s waterways
15th December 2016
‘Santa Splash’ canoeists enjoy a festive paddle on the Leeds & Liverpool
Red suits, white beards, tinsel- and reindeer-decorated canoes – a splash of Santas isn’t the usual wildlife you’d expect to see on the canal network
7th December 2016
Winter mooring permits and locations rise sharply
It seems more and more boaters are braving the colder months to make the most of the waterways – or just bunker down in grim conditions
7th December 2016
VIDEO: Ian McMillan celebrates Yorkshire waterways with special poem
Words on Water praises the tireless work of volunteers after the Boxing Day floods last year and marks the Leeds & Liverpool bicentenary
6th December 2016
Boats needing rescue almost doubled last year
The inland waterways recovery specialists River Canal Rescue has described the figures as “unprecedented”
6th December 2016
Huddersfield Narrow Canal to receive £400,000 of winter repairs
The work is part of essential maintenance planned across the country, with the CRT spending more than £45 million this winter
1st December 2016
Christmas on the canals: what’s on this December
The halls are getting decked, the bells will be jingled and Santa Claus is checking his list – the festive season is upon us. So hats, scarves, gloves and thick winter coats on, because it…
1st December 2016
New 50-berth marina on the Stratford to open 2017
There are currently only two berths within 30 miles of the Wootton Wawen site
10th November 2016
Pop to the Pocklington for restoration launch on 17 November
Get involved with the plans for repairs and improvements as the three-year Gem in the Landscape project is officially launched
