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Our report shines a light on how the nation’s former industrial canal network is one of its greatest, yet under-recognised, assets for wildlife and for connecting people with nature. The UK faces an unprecedented convergence of crises: a decline in biodiversity, people losing their connection to nature, and widening wellbeing inequalities. The Vital Connector for Nature…

We’re celebrating the outstanding contribution of volunteers as it completes its annual volunteer awards. The awards, made with the Marsh Charitable Trust, recognise teams and individuals across our 250-year-old navigable network. A great success story Volunteering has been one of our great success stories since our formation in 2012, with around 5,500 people now regularly…

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Prunella Scales who was a much-loved supporter of our canals and a familiar face to so many people along our canal and river network. Prunella had a great enthusiasm for boating. She explored Britian’s canals and rivers with wit and warmth, along with her late…

Things are getting very spooky around Halloween on our canals in Yorkshire, with frightening family-fun Halloween events to scare even the most intrepid ghost hunter. In association with Huddersfield Canal Society and the North of England Centre for Music & Arts, we are inviting brave souls to discover the spookier side of Standedge Tunnel and get involved…

A programme of essential repairs on Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge enters a key phase later this month, and waterways charity Canal & River Trust is updating residents on the works. The bridge, which crosses the River Weaver near Frodsham, is undergoing vital works to replace and repair existing mechanical and electrical elements to ensure the…