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Surprise collapse of Birmingham marina
Business up at Park Gate Lock
Park Gate Lock, 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
Canalmaps trader listings
One of the online canal map websites has launched a facility allowing roving traders to automatically post planned trading locations…
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Luxury narrowboat hire
Quite a few companies offer ‘luxury narrowboat hire’, but a startup this year is promising "Narrowboat Holidays Beautifully Reimagined".
Synewave…
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Small space diesel heaters
Originally designed for caravans and motor homes, the new ABM Sleep Easy blown air diesel heaters from Kartt will potentially…
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4G wireless wifi
Falcon Technology has introduced a new Version 3 of its easy-to-install mobile wifi solution for boats and motorhomes: the 4G…
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