Huge uptick in canal rescues as unsecured hatches take most of blame
Weed hatches, seal issues and lock cills were responsible for a 41 per cent increase in the number of...
Canal news
Historic canals repurposed to address modern UK’s challenges
A new report highlights how the UK’s historic canal network, originally a product of the Industrial Revolution, is being...
Canal & River Trust establishes commission to review future boat licensing framework
In response to the evolving use of the UK’s 2,000-mile canal network, the Canal & River Trust has appointed...
Increasing boat licence fees for inland waterways
The Canal & River Trust is increasing boat licence fees from 1 April 2025 for both private boat owners...
Concerns raised about 16-month closure of Forth & Clyde Canal
The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) has expressed concern over a planned 16-month closure of the eastern section of Scotland’s...
Fifty major incidents in three months for River Canal Rescue
River Canal Rescue (RCR) has reported its teams, from 1 June to 31 August this year, responded to an...
Canal & River Trust report reveals mounting concerns amid funding cuts
The UK waterways charity, the Canal & River Trust, has released its annual report & accounts for 2023/24, revealing...
Canal charity plans repairs at 159 UK sites
The Canal & River Trust has announced its winter repair and conservation programme, which aims to preserve the UK’s...
Major incident declared after sodium cyanide spill in UK canal
A major incident has been declared after a toxic chemical spill in a canal in Walsall, in the West...
Major spike in UK river rescues in 2024
Unprecedented rainfall levels, water surges and numerous flood warnings resulted in River Canal Rescue (RCR) responding to more major...
Fund Britain’s Waterways announces national events and boat trips for May bank holiday
Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW), an advocacy group championing the sustainable future of Britain’s canals and rivers, has revealed details...
