Fund Britain’s Waterways takes warning to Westminster

Britain’s inland waterways are under threat. Adequate investment is needed for failing infrastructure and to safeguard the future of the 5,000-mile network. A wake-up call Government received a wake-up call today from waterways campaigning group, Fund Britain’s Waterways, as it takes its message to Westminster. A flotilla of boats today stopped by the Palace of…

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UK Companies Achieve Bidirectional Charging for Electric Boats, Paving the Way for Zero-Emission Marine Industry

Plymouth, UK – 8th May 2025 – Aqua superPower unveiled its ground-breaking bidirectional charging technology at the University of Plymouth, marking their demonstration debut of Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV). This pioneering showcase represented an important step towards the widescale adoption of electric boats, supported by Vessel-to-Grid infrastructure. Bidirectional charging is a game-changer for…

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Our heritage survey commences on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

We’ve commenced a heritage survey of the nation’s canal network, starting in the North West with the 127-mile-long Leeds & Liverpool Canal. The project will chart how our canals, and the wider canal corridor, have changed over the past 30 years by updating and augmenting a joint British Waterways and Historic England survey of canals…

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Floating digger removes tons on sediment from Ashby Canal

We’re carrying out dredging on the Ashby Canal as part of vital works to help ensure boaters can continue to use the centuries-old waterway. The dredging, which is due to continue until 20 May, will see the charity remove around 7,000 tons of sediment at various locations on the canal between Sutton Cheney and Market Bosworth,…

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We’ve completed repairs to Royal Oak Swing Bridge

We’ve completed a five-month programme of works to refurbish Royal Oak Swing Bridge, which carries Woodhouse End Road over the Macclesfield Canal in Oakgrove. Royal Oak Swing Bridge reinstalled With the repairs requiring a road closure, the bridge reopened on 25 April. Time taking its toll The increased weight in vehicles over the years had…

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