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
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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.
10th December 2014
Canal volunteers up for awards
Heroes, explorers and young volunteers are the three categories of waterway volunteers that the Canal & River Trust is looking for as it seeks nominations for three new annual volunteering awards.
8th December 2014
Get set for the London Boat Show
If you’re interested in innovation on the water, the place this to be week is the London Boat Show – 77 boats will make their debut, there will be a raft of technology launches and…
4th December 2014
Steve Hudson R.I.P.
We are sorry to have to bring you the sad news that Steve Hudson of SM Hudson Boatbuilders of Glascote died suddenly and unexpectedly in hospital on 2 December, after a short illness.
27th November 2014
“Wear lifejackets” says CRT
As a result of a fatal accident in Harecastle Tunnel earlier this year, the Canal & River Trust is advising all boaters to wear lifejackets – and not just in tunnels.
21st November 2014
Welfare Officer welcome
A Welfare Officer has been appointed by the Canal & River Trust as part of its strategy for supporting “boaters who are finding it harder to cope with life afloat”.
13th November 2014
Fradley saved from HS2 threat
The Trent & Mersey and Coventry Canals around Fradley Junction will not now suffer from anything like the impact originally threatened by the HS2 high speed railway, thanks to changes made to the rail plans.
