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Body of missing man eventually found

IT WAS ON FRIDAY of last week that a man was seen struggling in the Nene at Northampton.

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Published: 26 February 2026

Lock deterioration means work brought forward

THE DETERIORATION OF Beeston Iron Lock 11 on the Shropshire Union Canal means its work has been brought forward.

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Published: 25 February 2026

Hope springs for café hit by breach

HOPE SPRINGS AT LOCKSIDE CAFÉ with new events after the Llangollen Canal collapse.

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Published: 25 February 2026

Design chosen for Llangollen breach

A DESIGN HAS BEEN CHOSEN to repair the breach on the Whitchurch Arm of the Llangollen Canal.

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Published: 25 February 2026

Mooring problems on the Cam

RESIDENTIAL MOORINGS ON THE CAM in Cambridge were closed in 2022 as locks were being repaired.

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Published: 25 February 2026

Low water levels reduce call-outs

THE RIVER CANAL RESCUE (RCR) reports it responded to 123 major incidents in 2025—emergency situations involving mainly grounded boats—less than the 171 reported in 2024.

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Published: 25 February 2026

Quick repair on the Winkwell

IT'S THE WINKWELL SWING BRIDGE that has had a quick repair.

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Published: 25 February 2026

Very limited use of Keadby Lock on the tidal Trent

THE OBSTRUCTION BLOCKING THE USE of Keadby River gates has been removed.

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Published: 23 February 2026

New paddles received for Glasson Branch

THE NEW PADDLES that were required for Lock 4 on the Glasson Branch have been received and work has started on their installation.

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Published: 23 February 2026

Weaver bridge repairs completed

THE REPAIRS TO THE Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge have been completed ahead of schedule.

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Published: 23 February 2026

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