River & Rowing Museum seeks ethical new homes for nationally significant collections

31 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

The River & Rowing Museum in Henley-upon-Thames has issued a sector-wide call for expressions of interest for the ethical transfer ...

Historic Meldon Viaduct faces £3m repair challenge

30 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

One of Britain’s most remarkable surviving railway structures, Meldon Viaduct in Devon, is facing a repair bill of up to ...

NABO general secretary Peter Braybrook on the Whitchurch breach

29 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

‘Reason for breach has probably been washed away’ OUR wishes for a peaceful Christmas and prosperous new year were dashed ...

fundraising walks on the canals

28 January 2026 - CanalsOnline Magazine

Between September and December 2025, I raised crucial funds for Bahar Women’s Association, a community project based in Leeds, walking 92.5 miles over 20 walks.

After the breach: community rallies as canal faces year of repairs

28 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

INTRO: The devastating breach on the Llangollen Canal left boats destroyed, dozens stranded, and families displaced, but the generous response ...

'Action needed as people dump human faeces in canal'

28 January 2026 - BBC News

Residents have spoke of their shock after witnessing boat-dwellers using the area as a toilet.

‘Permanent fragmentation’ fear after fifth indefinite Fens closure

27 January 2026 - Waterways World Paid

The Inland Waterways Association has warned that East Anglia’s waterways are being slowly lost “in perpetuity” following the announcement that yet another Environment Agency lock has …

Rallying Call to Turn Pontcysyllte Aqueduct into a Lego Landmark

27 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

A striking six-foot Lego model of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct has been created as part of a campaign to see the ...

K&A Trust given Devizes Wharf

27 January 2026 - Waterways World Paid

Wiltshire Council has formally granted the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust a 125-year peppercorn rent lease on the historic Devizes Wharf building that serves as the trust's headquarters. …

Restoration plea over new Thames reservoir

27 January 2026 - Waterways World Paid

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has expressed increasing dismay over Thames Water’s plans for a huge new reservoir near Abingdon. The project, long called SESRO (South-East …

All boats out of the breach

27 January 2026 - Waterways World Paid

After three weeks when little seemed to be visibly happening at the site of the Llangollen Canal breach, all three of the boats embedded in the disaster were successfully removed …

Historic Spey Viaduct Collapses After 139 Years Following River Scour

26 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

One of Scotland’s most recognisable historic crossings, the Spey Viaduct, has partially collapsed into the river below after standing for ...

Rivers Champion Jonathan White Awarded OBE for Outstanding Contribution to River Conservation

24 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

Jonathan White, President of The Rivers Trust, has been awarded an OBE in recognition of his outstanding services to river ...

NBTA merch now available online

23 January 2026 - NBTA London

Want to know a great way to support the NBTA while signalling your love for our boating community? Pick up some NBTA merch – including T-shirts and stickers – from our new online store.  Head over to the website now and share the love. There are various sizes and two colours still in stock – … <a href="https://nbtalondon.co.uk/2026/01/23/nbta-merch-now-available-online/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">NBTA merch now available online</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

IWA concerns over new Fens reservoir

23 January 2026 - Waterways World Paid

The IWA has raised significant concerns about the potential impact of Anglian Water’s proposed Fens Reservoir on navigation across key East Anglian waterways, while stopping short of opposing …

Traci Dix-Williams Awarded MBE for Outstanding Services to Heritage and Community Preservation

23 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

Traci Dix-Williams, former Chief Executive Officer of the Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust, has been awarded an MBE in the ...

'Canal collapse sounded like Niagara Falls'

22 January 2026 - BBC News

Simon Griffiths remembers when he was first at the scene of the major canal breach near Whitchurch.

Inside the Narrowboat Interiors Revolution: How Creativity, Community and Clever Design Are Redefining Life on the Cut

22 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

The start of a new year often sparks thoughts of fresh beginnings. With brighter days and kinder weather on the ...

River Canal Rescue course date reminder

22 January 2026 - Canal Boat UK

Weaver swing-bridge on track for repair

22 January 2026 - Waterways World Paid

An all-winter repair of Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, the most downstream of the five on the River Weaver, is on track to be completed in March, on the centenary …

Boats stranded by canal collapse lifted clear

21 January 2026 - BBC News

Eight boats that have been stuck since before Christmas get to rejoin the canal network.

Historic Narrowboat Norway Reborn: 1927 Wooden Cargo Boat Returns as a Steel Replica

21 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

A historic British waterways workboat has been brought back to life after nearly a century, as Norway, a wooden cargo ...

Fresh face at trust

20 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

Former Canal & River Trust chief executive Richard Parry has been appointed a patron of the Avon Navigation Trust (ANT), ...

UK canal lovers called to lend a hand and volunteer with the Canal & River Trust

20 January 2026 - Canal Boat UK

Volunteers needed for canal's 'missing mile'

20 January 2026 - BBC News

The £6.4m project will restore and reconnect a part of the canal to the national network.

Chesterfield Canal Trust Secures £15,000+ in Community Grants to Restore Waterway and Expand Volunteering

19 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

The Chesterfield Canal Trust has been awarded more than £15,000 in community funding, providing a significant boost to restoration work, ...

Charity appeal launched to pay for canal repairs

19 January 2026 - BBC News

The Canal and River Trust said the cost of repairs to the breach had not been planned for.

British Marine CEO to step down

19 January 2026 - Canal Boat UK

LOTTERY FUNDING HELPS Keep Britain’s Historic Canals Open Through Winter Maintenance Programme

17 January 2026 - Towpath Talk

Support from lottery players is helping the Canal & River Trust carry out a vital winter maintenance programme to protect ...

Stranded narrowboat pulled out of canal hole

16 January 2026 - BBC News

Narrowboat Ganymede was winched out of the hole created by the breach in the Llangollen Canal.