14 June 2024   Canal charity launches ‘bucket list’ experience trips   ‘Paddle under the Pennines’ for the first time and help Keep Canals Alive For the first time, paddle sports fans will be able to canoe through the longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel in the UK, as the nation’s canal charity launches a . . . read more

11 June “OUR CANALS MATTER” Canal & River Trust publishes Election Statement highlighting value of UK canals The Canal & River Trust, the nation’s canal charity which cares for 2,000 miles of historic waterways in England and Wales, has published an Election Statement calling on all political parties to recognise the value of the UK’s . . . read more

10 June 2024   DIVERS HELP REPAIR BERKSHIRE CANAL LOCK Images and video footage available on Dropbox Divers have taken to the water of the Kennet & Avon Canal in Thatcham as charity Canal & River Trust carries out repairs to Colthrop Lock. The lock, which is one of the busiest on the river section . . . read more

DREDGERS REMOVE TONS OF SEDIMENT FROM STAFFORDSHIRE CANAL LOCKS Waterways charity Canal & River Trust is dredging several locks on the Trent & Mersey Canal between Burton-on-Trent and Kings Bromley to make sure boaters can continue to use the centuries-old waterway. The works, taking place between 10 and 28 June, will see the charity remove . . . read more

30 May 2024 Customer Service Facility Update  CANAL & RIVER TRUST CUSTOMER SERVICE FACILITIES UPDATE The Canal & River Trust is looking to fill gaps in its provision of boater facilities to bring them in line with the charity’s published Customer Service Facilities Policy, which is designed to ensure a consistent level of service. This . . . read more

23 May 2024                    National Boat Count 2024 PR 230524 NATIONAL BOAT COUNT 2024 The Canal & River Trust’s National Boat Count, conducted in the spring each year, has seen a 1.4% drop in boat numbers on its network across England and Wales. It also saw a 1.2% increase in unlicensed boats, meaning licence compliance . . . read more

17 May 2024   CANAL & RIVER TRUST REOPENS EASENHALL CUTTING TO BOATS Photos available via Dropbox Easenhall Cutting on the Oxford Canal has reopened to navigation whilst a major repair project by the Canal & River Trust continues. After a period of intense rainfall in early February an estimated 4,000 tonnes of the 18m . . . read more

7 March 2024 MPs GATHER TO RECOGNISE THE MODERN-DAY VALUE OF 250-YEAR-OLD CANALS Parliamentarians from both houses and partner organisations joined the Canal & River Trust at a reception at the Houses of Parliament yesterday, 6 March 2024. Over 60 guests attended the cross-party event, part of the Keep Canals Alive campaign, which showcased how . . . read more

250-YEAR-OLD CANAL NETWORK HELPS SOCIETY NAVIGATE 21STCENTURY PRIORITIES New report from Canal & River Trust tells the stories of how canals change lives The Canal & River Trust has today published a report for partners, funders and supporters of the nation’s canal network showcasing the benefits delivered by the Trust and its canals. The Impact . . . read more