Discover the UK’s canals by boat in 2026

This Easter, why not trade traffic jams and crowded hotspots for calm waters, open skies and a slower pace of life? As the days get longer, we’re inviting people to discover the joy of a hire boat trip for a relaxing day out or an unforgettable waterside holiday. A unique way to unwind The UK’s…

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We’re putting the finishing touches to our vital winter works maintenance programme

Our wide-ranging annual programme of major maintenance and preservation projects helps keep the nation’s historic canal network navigable and safe. This annual multi-million pound, comprehensive scheme of works, undertaken by the our skilled experts, is essential to ensure the upkeep of the 250-year-old man-made canal network. The work takes place between November and March when there is…

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End of the road for Aberdeen’s world-first hydrogen bus fleet

Clarity on clean hydrogen Our mission is to deliver engaging and independent business journalism and insight to executives and leaders in the global clean hydrogen industry. We focus on delivering the news and analysis that matters, fearlessly looking beyond the hydrogen hype to provide a balanced view of the market, giving readers the knowledge they…

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Pill boxes transformed to create new homes for bats

World War II pill boxes on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Berkshire have been given a new lease of life as homes for bats by us. Volunteering at Garston Lock pill box Our volunteers and colleagues have transformed two pill boxes at Garston Lock near Reading and Hamstead Lock near Newbury, which first appeared…

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2026 Crick Boat Show advance tickets on sale

Advance tickets are on sale for the 2026 Crick Boat Show, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, saving 10 per cent on the entry price. The event The event, which takes place at Crick Marina, near Daventry in Northamptonshire, will be held across the late May Bank Holiday Weekend, 23-25 May 2026, with an exclusive Trade &…

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SY80 nominated for Multihull of the Year 2026

We’re proud to share that the SY80 has been nominated for the Multihull of the Year (MOTY) Awards 2026, in the category Power – Over 60’. Organized by the team at Multihulls World, the MOTY Awards celebrate the most significant new multihulls launched on the market each year. Being selected among the nominees is already an…

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