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Grand Union Canal to be used to transfer water

THERE IS A SCHEME to transfer water from the Midlands to the South East using part of the Grand Union Canal.

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Published: 17 November 2025

Broken swing bridge closes Kennet & Avon Canal

THE FAILURE OF A swing bridge on the Kennet & Avon Canal has closed the navigation.

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Published: 17 November 2025

Lots of trees down stopping navigation

THE RECENT HIGH WINDS have brought many trees down in the navigations.

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Published: 17 November 2025

Urgent Notice—Fallen high voltage cable falls into canal.

THE RECENT HIGH WINDS have brought a high voltage cable down onto a canal.

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Published: 16 November 2025

67 river flood warnings

THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY has this morning (Saturday) issued 67 river flood warnings.

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Published: 15 November 2025

Tiny canal toll house had 10 bids at auction

THE TINY GRADE II listed historic Staffs & Worcs canal toll house has sold at auction.

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Published: 15 November 2025

Problems on the Grand Union

The reservoirs [on summirt pound] still have plenty of water but I have to remind myself that they are much shallower than 50 years ago so capacity is reduced, writes Howard Clarke.

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Published: 15 November 2025

Let the buyer beware

Oh dear Jane Hawkins, the giveaway here is the boat 'was a decent price', writes Linda Edwards.

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Published: 15 November 2025

Increase in boat licence fees

We hear that 'During 2026, the Trust will increase the scope of the Better Boating Plan to tackle more of the tasks that matter most to boaters', writes Bill Ridgeway.

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Published: 15 November 2025

Shropshire Union 'leak' repaired by end of November

THE 'LEAK' ON THE Shropshire Union Canal between Knolles Bridge 131 and Backford Bridge 133 will be repaired by the end of November.

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Published: 15 November 2025

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