Waterways

New research shows that the Montgomery Canal restoration project is driving growth in visitor numbers and local spending. Together with Shropshire Council and the Montgomery Canal Partnership, we have welcomed new research showing that investment in restoring the Montgomery Canal in Shropshire is delivering additional economic benefits. Visitor numbers are rising, more people are staying…

We’ve reopened the Grade II Listed Nanney’s Bridge in Cheshire after completing repairs following a vehicle strike. Nanney’s Bridge repaired Built between 1827 and 1833, to a Thomas Telford design, Nanney’s Bridge carries the B5074 over the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal. The historic bridge was closed to traffic after a large section…

With temperatures forecast to hit 38-40 degrees across parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday, the Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat. We’re asking everyone on the water to take extra care and help protect yourselves, others and the canal network Stay safe in the heat  Avoid travelling…

Monday 22 June marks six months since the significant breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch. Since the incident in December 2025, engineers from the Trust and its infrastructure partner Kier, have developed a detailed repair plan, which includes rebuilding the collapsed embankment in layers and incorporating geogrid reinforcement to increase structural strength. The canal…

Foxton Locks in Leicestershire, is looking to recruit more volunteers to take on the iconic role of lock keeper as it prepares for a busy summer at the historic flight of locks. With fuel prices soaring and ongoing uncertainty around international flights, UK holidaymakers are being encouraged to rediscover one of Britain’s most charming travel…

We’ve celebrated the outstanding contribution of volunteers across the region at our annual volunteer awards. Delivered in partnership with the Marsh Charitable Trust, the awards recognised exceptional individuals and teams from across the West Midlands. Volunteering has been one of Canal & River Trust’s great success stories since its formation in 2012, with 1,372 people…

Swift repair work at Wheaton Aston Lock on the Shropshire Union Canal in Staffordshire has restored navigation for boaters on the same day the issue was reported. Early in the morning on 3 June, our West Midlands reactive response team were alerted that the lock was unable to operate, with water escaping through the lock…

We’ve planted ten apple trees at Coney Meadow, a nature reserve along the Droitwich Canal in Worcester, as part of efforts to create a small community orchard for boaters, local people, and wildlife. The apple trees were donated by a local resident who won them in a Thatchers Community Orchard competition and kindly gifted them…