Candela’s hydrofoil ferry just rewrote the limits of electric boats

Electric boats and ferries are starting to become more common, but they have typically been confined to short, fixed routes with expensive, purpose-built charging infrastructure. This week, Swedish electric boat maker Candela set out to prove that those limits are no longer necessary – and did so in record-setting fashion. Candela’s P-12, the world’s first…

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Essential maintenance on iconic swing bridge enters final phase

A programme of essential maintenance on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, which celebrates its centenary this year, will enter its final phase next month and will be completed on schedule in March. Swing bridge on the River Weaver Navigation The works We’re carrying out the vital works to the bridge, which crosses the River Weaver near…

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UK canal lovers called to lend a hand and volunteer with us

We need more hands on deck and are inviting you to discover a host of ways to give some time canal-side in their local community, with a programme of welcome sessions announced this week. Volunteering near Leicester Built by hand 250 years ago as the freight arteries that fuelled the Industrial Revolution, canals don’t look…

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Floating encampment linked to illegal activity removed in £40k operation

An unauthorised floating encampment, linked to reports of antisocial behaviour and alleged illegal activity, has been removed from the River Lee Navigation near Bow Locks. Accessing the structure The operation costing us in the region of £40,000. Our teams, supported by private security personnel, Metropolitan Police officers and a dog handler, carried out the operation…

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