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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Blade Outboards launches affordable new electric boat motors

Electric outboards have long been pitched as the cleaner, quieter alternative to gas motors. But according to Blade, ideology alone isn’t enough to convince boaters to switch. The numbers actually have to work, or folks won’t be able to make the switch. That’s the thinking behind the company’s new Blade Halo Series, a lineup of…

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South Korea cuts its annual hydrogen vehicle subsidy budget by 25% to $400m

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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Llangollen Canal breach | Canal & River Trust

A breach on the Llangollen Canal near New Mills Lift Bridge, Whitchurch, happened in the early hours of 22 December. The incident has been highly distressing for the owners of boats on the stretch of canal with footage online showing the situation unfolding. Heartbreakingly, two boats were washed into the breach hole and there are a…

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We’ve appointed an interim fundraising director

We’ve announced that Tim Hunter will be joining as the charity’s interim fundraising director in February 2026. Tim joins from the NSPCC, where he has been interim director of income generation since April 2025. Previously he was director of private sector partnerships and fundraising at the UN World Food Programme based in Rome. At WFP,…

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Silent Yachts named Top Solar Powered Yacht Solution 2025 by Energy Tech Review

Silent Yachts has been recognized by Energy Tech Review as Top Solar Powered Yacht Solution 2025. In addition to the global recognition, the shipyard was also named Top Solar Powered Yacht Solution in Europe 2025, confirming its leading role in the European market for solar-electric yachting solutions. According to Energy Tech Review, the awards acknowledge Silent Yachts’…

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£220,000 project under way to restore 200-year-old water-saving canal engineering

Work is under way on a Historic England-funded project to restore a piece of 200-year-old water-saving canal engineering, after a year of navigation closures caused by drought and climate change. Each movement of boats through locks uses thousands of litres of water, which must be replenished from reservoirs, river flows, boreholes or other sources. Georgian engineers understood this problem, and, in 1815, some 20 years after the…

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CHRISTMAS GREETING | Baltic Yachts

As another memorable year draws to a close, we look back at the key highlights that shaped 2025 for Baltic Yachts. From new launches and award-winning refits to racing successes and the dedicated craftsmanship behind every project — each moment reflects the passion, innovation and teamwork that define our world. These highlights celebrate the people,…

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