23rd September 2016
Kelpies race to World Canals Award
The 30-metre high equine sculptures came away from the inaugural World Canals Awards as winner of the Pioneer prize
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23rd September 2016
Hayes Canal Festival: Sunday 25 September
Now in its third year, the free festival returns to the Grand Union Canal for a fun-filled family day both on and off the water
15th September 2016
Towpath rangers wanted near Bradford
The new team of volunteers will be on hand around Apperley Bridge to welcome visitors to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
7th September 2016
Rare eel discovered in Birmingham Canal
The slippery customer may have come from as far as Bermuda before being found living in the canal near West Bromwich
7th September 2016
Gun found in Hampstead Road Lock
A pistol was discovered in the silt after the lock in Camden was drained as part of three-year repair works
7th September 2016
Improvements made to Lancaster Canal
Boaters to the northern English waterway are set to benefit from more moorings
7th September 2016
Canal festivals round-up: 10-11 September
Struggling for something to do this weekend? You’re in luck as we’ve got a range of festivals taking place at the waterside
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
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
