25th March 2015
Thames tideway hire ban lifted
Narrowboats on hire will now be able to return to the upper Thames tideway, following the lifting of a ban by the Port of London Authority - but whether they will again be seen on…
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25th March 2015
New canal museums boss
A former director of the Imperial War Museum has been appointed to take over as Head of Museums at the Canal & River Trust - and the Trust has also appointed a new Finance Director…
24th March 2015
April: Dates for your Diary
As we were unable to print our usual diary page in this month’s edition of Canal Boat magazine, please find a list of dates and locations for April in this article instead.
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.
20th February 2015
Leaks close Birmingham canal link
Worsening water leakage into an old railway tunnel under the Worcester & Birmingham Canal has led to a length in central Birmingham being closed, cutting off the route from the south west until further notice.
17th February 2015
Canal boating changes to come
Richard Parry of the Canal & River Trust explains the new canal boating and mooring regulations in the UK
30th January 2015
New CRT Customer Services chief
The Canal & River Trust now has a Head of Customer Services, with the appointment of Ian Rogers from insurance broker Aon to the new senior role.
27th January 2015
£1m canal warehouse grant at risk
A National Lottery grant of £1m to restore the historic Thomas Telford warehouses and canal basin at Wappenshall hangs in the balance, as the Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust appeals for help in a last-ditch…
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.
