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New IWA Risk Index warns of threat to waterways by 2050
The IWA has announced a first-of-its-kind map estimating the likely impact of a 2°C warming on Britain’s navigable canals and rivers.
This figure comes from…
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Toddbrook Reservoir ready to reopen after £50m repair
Over six years after Toddbrook Reservoir came close to collapse, and following repairs totalling £50m, repair work should be completed by Christmas.
The reservoir has…
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Gate failure closes Anderton Boat Lift for entire year
The Anderton Boat Lift will stay closed for the whole of 2026. Announcing the news at the end of October, the Canal & River Trust…
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Ethel is star of Ghost Ships of Doncaster
On 25th October, for the third year in succession, the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation hosted Ghost Ships of Doncaster, said to be the biggest…
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Insurance for boat brokers
Sean McNamara, Branch Manager, Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial
Insurance for Boat Brokers
As a boat broker, your role is vital in keeping the leisure marine industry flowing freely. From helping new boaters onto the cut for the first time, providing options for aspiring boaters to upgrade to their dream vessel, or creating new lives for those moving full time on the waterways as continuous cruisers. It’s a role mainly full of joy and satisfaction, but risks are always lurking and having the right marine trade cover in place is non-negotiable.…
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Product News
Shipshape carpets, curtains and DRY-Mat
Shipshape, a soft-furnishing name familiar to many Crick Boat Show visitors for its wide range of bedding, says it has…
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Straight and Narrowboats
We're always interested to see what new ideas boat-builders can bring to the market. One of the latest is Straight…
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Cold temperature dehumidifier
Dehumidifier specialist Meaco has launched DD8 Pro, a new model designed to work better in the cold temperatures of an…
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The Microboat
Fun and practicality are the two standout features of the Microboat, a tiny and lightweight double-skinned dory that represents perhaps…
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