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Electric patrol boat Blackwater Joule begins work on the Thames

11 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

The Environment Agency has taken a step forward in reducing the carbon emissions of commercial workboats in the UK by ...

New bridge completed for Wilts & Berks

11 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

Proud Wilts & Berks Canal Trust volunteers celebrated recently after completing construction of the latest bridge on the restoration. The Bushey Fox swing-footbridge is just before the future junction …

The end of the drought?

11 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

I have mentioned before how I have taken the same photographs in my home village of Willington most days for the last decade, and this summer has been the driest …

High technology used in tunnel inspection

11 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

Preston Brook Tunnel, which links the Trent & Mersey and Bridgewater Canals, dates from a period that transformed civil engineering. While tunnels had long been excavated for mining, the rapid …

IWA sets out priorities ahead of Budget

10 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

The Inland Waterways Association has made official representations to the new Andy Burnham government on what it wants to see in the first budget at the end of October, if …

Good progress unveiled on the Chesterfield Canal

10 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

In mid-August the Chesterfield Canal Trust paused works on its Staveley project to show the new section of canal before rewatering, and demonstrate some remarkable new lock technology. Rewatering …

250th anniversary whitewash for Brindley's Harecastle portal

10 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

In advance of the 250th anniversary of the opening of the Grand Trunk Canal next year (now known more prosaically as the Trent & Mersey Canal), some refurbishment has been …

Discover the fascinating heritage of the nation’s waterways as canal charity hosts free behind-the-scenes open days

10 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

Canal & River Trust, the charity that cares for 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, is inviting people ...

Broads Society celebrates 70 years

9 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

The Broads Society organised a special cruise on 6th September on the Vintage Broadsman trip-boat from Wroxham to celebrate its Platinum anniversary.  Broads Society chairman Mark Collins said …

Toddbrook refilling

9 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

The Canal & River Trust has begun refilling Toddbrook, as the £50m repair enters its final stages. Inspectors have given the go-ahead for the Peak Forest Canal reservoir …

Canal history at Edinburgh Fringe

9 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

At this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, tucked away among more than 3,600 shows around the city, was a light-hearted theatrical production about the carrying traditions of the …

IWA and CA issue new guidance on switching to lithium

9 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

The IWA’s Sustainable Boating Group and the Cruising Association’s Regulatory & Technical Services Group have jointly produced an advisory document for boaters contemplating changing their domestic …

September 2026

9 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out.

Engines Plus Expands Canaline Support with New Dealer and Engine Stockist Appointments

9 September 2026 - Canal Boat UK

Restoring the 'hidden little gem' of canal tunnels

9 September 2026 - BBC News

The Preston Brook Tunnel on the Trent and Mersey tunnel is due to undergo major repairs.

Volunteers needed to help uncover the health of Yorkshire’s rivers this September

9 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

ALMOST one in four river samples taken in Yorkshire’s Derwent and Aire catchments showed poor water quality during the Great ...

cooking on the cut – autumn 26

8 September 2026 - CanalsOnline Magazine

Autumn is pie season, and I love a good fruit pie, cobbler or crumble. Adding a little ginger or cinnamon to the fruit adds an Autumn spice and if using apples I always use a little butter for more richness. I love making my custard into ginger custard, just by adding some grated stem ginger from a jar and a little bit of the syrup.

electric boating

8 September 2026 - CanalsOnline Magazine

Tim Knox plans to cruise the Thames from Lechlade to Teddington lock and then eventually on to the Tidal Thames. The difference? His boat is an electric boat with his engine powered by solar panels.

Historic river’s secret war role revealed

8 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

AN exhibition at Buckler’s Hard Shipyard is shedding light on the hidden wartime history of the Beaulieu River, revealing how ...

breaking bad

7 September 2026 - CanalsOnline Magazine

We found the team at Ovation to be completely supportive of our requirements, from the underfloor heating system to the Smart Glass in the skylight, or the hybrid diesel/electric propulsion system to the Tent Box on the roof of the boat—every item on our must-have list was met with enthusiasm and a solution-oriented approach.

WRG trains teen volunteers on heritage restoration work

7 September 2026 - Waterways World Paid

A project to preserve Grand Union Canal lock-side ponds recently welcomed an IWA Waterway Recovery Group work party training teenagers in heritage restoration.  The two-week WRG camp …

Canal groups criticise lack of vision for Exeter’s new A379 bridges

7 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

IN a joint response to the public consultation regarding the A379 Bridges Replacement Scheme, the IWA and the Friends of ...

Environment Agency invites boating community views on waterways

7 September 2026 - Canal Boat UK

Anderton reopening plan moves to testing

6 September 2026 - Canal Boat UK

Hundreds attend canal festival at site of breach

5 September 2026 - BBC News

The organisers say the breach has brought more people to the event.

Deep-dive rescue reopens historic Bevere Lock

5 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

BOATERS can once again navigate the River Severn between Stourport and Gloucester after vital repairs reopened Bevere Lock, near Worcester. ...

Canals bring cool relief in heatwaves

5 September 2026 - Canal Boat UK

Volunteers wanted as Yorkshire river survey reveals water quality concerns

4 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

ALMOST one in four river samples taken in Yorkshire’s Derwent and Aire catchments showed poor water quality during the Great ...

Help canal trust celebrate its milestone

4 September 2026 - Canal Boat UK

Goole marks 200 years with spectacular bicentenary flotilla

3 September 2026 - Towpath Talk

A CELEBRATORY flotilla marked Goole’s 200th anniversary, retracing the historic 1826 arrival of 50 vessels that heralded the port’s opening. ...