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Surprise collapse of Birmingham marina
Business up at Park Gate Lock
Park Gate Wharf, on the Staffs & Worcs Canal near Penkridge, seems to be enjoying an upsurge in activity in recent years, after some quietness…
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Llangollen Canal horseboat business for sale
The operators of Llangollen Wharf, one of the best-known waterways businesses, say they are open to offers to sell the popular tourist attraction.
It’s probably…
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IWA calls for more evidence on water transfer scheme
IWA has responded to the Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme (WW May 2026) with a call for a more transparent demonstration of the project’s engineering.…
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Insurance for Mobile Marine Businesses
Sean McNamara, Branch Manager, Haven Knox-Johnston Commercial
Being mobile, operating on or around the canal side and with every day looking slightly different, having the right insurance in place is essential. There are many risks in play with the potential to stop work, put customers’ craft at risk and create costly claims that could threaten the future of the business.…
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Product News
Offgrid Water Filtration
Fill-your-tank-from-the-canal water filtration is a growing market, and Offgrid Water is the latest solution, with some interesting advantages.
The company…
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Traders on online Maps
The online waterways maps ecosystem is still a patchwork of unrelated systems – either they don't cover the whole network,…
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Whiteboard wallet
When it comes to pocket notebooks, be realistic – not many people want to make copious notes. Sometimes it’s just…
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Sterling updates inverter/charger range
Marine electrical specialist Sterling has updated its Pro Combi S inverter/charger range with new versatile and powerful models at very…
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