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Basingstoke Canal closed

THE BASINGSTOKE CANAL has become the latest victim of the prolonged lack of rain.

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Published: 13 August 2026

Next May until possible Anderton Boat Lift reopening

THOUGH IT WAS UNDERSTOOD the Anderton Boat Lift would be reopened by the end of this year, this is not so.

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Published: 12 August 2026

Cruising the Weaver on a giant cow!

A MAN IN SHORTLY GOING TO cruise down the Weaver onĀ  a giant cow!

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Published: 12 August 2026

Bosley Flight closes again

THE BOSLEY FLIGHT on the Macclesfield Canal is closed again.

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Published: 12 August 2026

Canals now reopened

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF CANALS that have reopened.

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Published: 12 August 2026

Kennet & Avon Canal likely to suffer long closure

A NEW BALANCE BEAM is required for a lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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Published: 12 August 2026

Oxford Canal closed until October

THE CONDITION OF AYNHO LOCK on the Oxford Canal means its repair will take until October.

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Published: 11 August 2026

'Small breach' on Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal

THE MONMOUTHSHIRE & BRECON CANAL has been closed due to a 'small breach'.

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Published: 11 August 2026

Trial measuresĀ to support safe navigation at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

IN RESPONSE TO THE POPULARITY of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, including increased use by paddle craft as well as narrowboats, the Canal & River Trust has introduced colleagues as aqueduct safety staff to help manage traffic at busy times this summer.

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Published: 11 August 2026

Another consultation

So the open letter put out by the new Canal CEO tries to convince us that their latest helping of consultations will be fair and correct? Writes John Coxon.

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Published: 11 August 2026

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Latest

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  • Breach did not stop Whitchurch Canal Festival
  • Customer service facility still closed
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  • A reduced service!
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