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Embankment breaches getting worse

With so many breaches now occurring, they surely must show that the canal embankments are now in a precarious state, writes T. Lang.

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Published: 19 January 2026

Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge to get repaired

THE SUTTON WEAVER SWING BRIDGE is to close to traffic for essential repairs.

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Published: 19 January 2026

More lock gates failing

MORE LOCK GATES are failing around the system, with the Kennet & Avon the latest such stoppage.

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Published: 19 January 2026

They're all out!

THE TWO NARROWBOATS STRANDED at the bottom of the hole caused by the breach on the Llangollen Canal have been pulled out.

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Published: 17 January 2026

More stoppages and solutions

THERE HAVE BEEN MORE STOPPAGES and solutions to stoppages.

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Published: 17 January 2026

More boats off the Weaver

THE PASSAGE FOR BOATS that had been stuck on the Weaver was successful.

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Published: 17 January 2026

Getting tough with the skivers

THE LATEST ISSUE OF the Boaters' Update shows that Canal & River Trust is getting tough with the skivers.

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Published: 16 January 2026

Obstruction still stopping navigation

THE OBSTRUCTION ON THE Staffs & Worcs Canal discovered on the 31st December is still stopping navigation.

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Published: 16 January 2026

Two more stoppages yesterday

THERE WERE TWO MORE STOPPAGES yesterday, Thursday, closing navigations.

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Published: 16 January 2026

River Canal Rescue competition winner

THE FINAL WINNER LAST YEAR of the River Canal Rescue competition has been announced.

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Published: 16 January 2026

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