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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

Getting the two boats out of the Llangollen Canal breach

THE NARROWBOAT hanging over the breach was removed on Tuesday so now it is the turn of the two stuck on the bottom.

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Published: 15 January 2026

Two lock repairs completed

YESTERDAY SAW TWO LOCK REPAIRS completed and navigation reopened.

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Published: 15 January 2026

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  • Flood warning on the Trent
  • Water, water, everywhere
  • Still no paddles for lock on Glasson Branch
  • More problems at Penkridge Lock
  • Two repairs will take longer than first expected
  • More problems with Bidford Bridge over the Avon
  • Two more 'winter works' cancelled
  • Good news for Canal & River Trust
  • Lee Navigation lock remains closed to navigation
  • CafĂ© turns to cyclists as it has fewer boaters
  • Swing bridge and paddle failures
  • Paddle hubs encourage people on to the Birmingham canals
  • Two more 'winter works' added
  • Source of Chesterfield Canal pollution still not found
  • Keadby Lock is still closed
  • Canal & River Trust's greater enforcement powers is not the answer
  • New top gates for flight lock
  • Bridgewater Canal breach stabilisation completed
  • Maintenance Team volunteers needed
  • Clearing the water on accessible healthcare for boaters

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