We’re moving forward with commission recommendations

We’re providing an update on how recommendations from the independent ‘Commission on Boat Licensing Report’, published at the end of last year, will be taken forward. The response forms part of a wider plan to improve the experience of boating on the waterways, which also includes more investment in day-to-day navigational maintenance. The Report The…

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Global sales of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles grew by almost 25% in 2025

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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We invite you to our Winter Open Day on the Chesterfield Canal

We’re giving you the opportunity to get an up-close view of newly installed lock gates at Stret Lock in Worksop, to help highlight what it takes to look after the nation’s centuries-old canal network. Winter Open Day at Stret Lock We’ve replaced two sets of lock gates on the narrow beam lock and is inviting members of the local community to a special open day,…

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Focus on the Severn and its boats at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester

The River Severn will come under the spotlight at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this month with a photography exhibition, model boat trail and many other activities. From 5 February to 11 April there will be a photography exhibition and a model boat trail from 14 February – 11 April along with many other activities…

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You’re invited to celebrate canal wildlife at a free nature event in Stoke Bruerne

We’re inviting you to discover the wonderful wildlife that thrives along their local canals at a special ‘Nurturing Nature’ event, at the Canal Museum in Stoke Bruerne. We’re bringing together wildlife experts, hands‑on demonstrations and activities designed to help people explore and enjoy the natural world on their doorstep. The event will be on Saturday…

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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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