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.
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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…
3rd August 2016
‘Explosion’ of duck weed turns Regent’s green
Regent’s Canal has turned green after hot weather causes duck weed to grow at an alarming rate.
28th July 2016
10 reasons you need to go to the Folksail Festival this weekend!
This weekend the Yorkshire Waterways Museum is hosting its annual Folksail Festival. Here are 10 reasons why you need to go.
27th July 2016
First ever Floating Market to be held on the K&A Canal
Bradford on Avon will host the Kennet & Avon Canal’s first ever floating market this summer.
15th July 2016
Volunteers wanted on the Lancaster Canal
A team of local volunteers is on the hunt for more recruits who they hope will be able to help look after the 200 year old Lancaster Canal in Preston.
15th July 2016
137 miles, 166 locks – the men kayaking the Grand Union Canal for charity
Neil Jones and a team of nine plan to get in to two man 18ft kayaks and spend the next four days paddling along the country’s longest canal.
7th July 2016
Free water sports fun in Aylesbury
People are being invited to have a free go at paddle boarding and kayaking at Aylesbury Basin on Saturday 16 July from 10am - 3pm.
