Waterways

Canal & River Trust, the charity charged with the care of 2,000 miles of canals in England and Wales, is set to deliver a wide-ranging programme of major maintenance and preservation projects to help keep the nation’s historic canal network navigable, open and alive. It is a vast, multi-million-pound endeavour to upkeep the nation’s 250-year-old…

Aqua superPower today announced the unveiling of the world’s first battery-backed DC charger in a marine environment at Fowey Harbour. This pioneering solution, delivered as part of The Electric Seaway (TES) project, now makes fast DC charging for electric boats possible even in areas with limited grid connections—unlocking sustainable voyages along Cornwall’s iconic coastline. The…

Navigating the Woods’​ Silver Fleet into the 21st century and once again pushing the boundaries of events and shipbuilding on the Thames, siblings Tom Woods, Kate Woods and William Woods have set a new standard in London sightseeing. Constructed by superyacht specialists Pendennis Shipyard. The Silver Raven is built with incredible attention to detail and…

Nothing to do with Barbie, for the past ten years they have been calling it “Pink October” where people around the world adopt the pink colour and display pink ribbons everwhere to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and routine screening for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. polyboatglabal.com has found a number of…

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…

We’ve announced that Foxton Locks will be temporarily reopening to boats at the end of the month. The reopening will enable boaters to access vital services and give visitors the chance to once again enjoy watching boats navigate the famous staircase of locks. Maintaining water in the canal With the country experiencing one of the…

We’re inviting people in Leicester to experience a magical celebration of Diwali as the city’s River Soar comes alive with lights. The event We’re hosting a free family event at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre on the evening of Saturday 18 October, which will involve spectacular light installations, illuminated displays on the water, as well…

We invite everyone to join a vibrant celebration along Birmingham’s historic canals — honouring the contributions, cultures, and stories of Black communities that have helped shape the region’s waterways. The event will take place on Saturday 25 October at Brindley Place in central Birmingham, featuring live music, storytelling, community art, spoken word performances, guided heritage walks,…