News Archives - CanalsOnline Magazine https://canalsonline.uk The online magazine for the inland waterways Tue, 20 May 2025 13:22:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://canalsonline.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/logo-150x150.png News Archives - CanalsOnline Magazine https://canalsonline.uk 32 32 NHS UK Photography Competition https://canalsonline.uk/nhs-uk-photography-competition?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nhs-uk-photography-competition Tue, 20 May 2025 13:14:55 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=24728 The always popular National Historic Ships competition is back for the 16th year. The theme is 'Craft and Crew' and there are some fantastic prizes to be won, as well as the chance to be featured in the 2026 Calendar.

The post NHS UK Photography Competition appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> The always popular National Historic Ships competition is back for the 16th year. The theme is ‘Craft and Crew’ and there are some fantastic prizes to be won, as well as the chance to be featured in the 2026 Calendar and accompanying exhibition at Historic Dockyard Chatham.
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The post NHS UK Photography Competition appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> Norfolk lifeboat museum to close https://canalsonline.uk/norfolk-lifeboat-museum-to-close?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=norfolk-lifeboat-museum-to-close Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:49:39 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=23454 The RNLI Henry Blogg Museum in Cromer will close later this year after the lifeboat charity terminated its lease at the seafront Rocket House building due to a chronic damp problem.

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The RNLI Henry Blogg Museum in Cromer will close later this year after the lifeboat charity terminated its lease at the seafront Rocket House building due to a chronic damp problem. The building, which sits just above the beach at the end of Cromer's Esplanade, is less than 20 years old but requires substantial repairs due to its frame being heavily corroded.
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The post Norfolk lifeboat museum to close appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> impact of storms on canal network https://canalsonline.uk/impact-of-storms-on-canal-network?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=impact-of-storms-on-canal-network Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:31:03 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=22748 CRT report on UK storms. As we ended 2023 and a new year began, Storms Gerrit and Henk swept across the country & our canal network did not remain untouched.

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As we ended 2023 and a new year began, Storms Gerrit and Henk swept across the country – and our canal network did not remain untouched. The worst-hit areas were in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Reaction came very quickly, with our dedicated teams busy clearing weirs and opening paddles, and with that we’ve largely managed to maintain water levels.
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The post impact of storms on canal network appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> crt and boat licence fees https://canalsonline.uk/crt-and-boat-licence-fees?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crt-and-boat-licence-fees Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:04:43 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=22492 The Canal & River Trust is today confirming an increase of 6% in boat licence fees from 1 April 2024 for both private boat owners and boating businesses. The surcharges for boats without a home mooring and wide beam boats, and changes to the prompt and online payment discounts, announced on 4 October, will be […]

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The Canal & River Trust is today confirming an increase of 6% in boat licence fees from 1 April 2024 for both private boat owners and boating businesses. The surcharges for boats without a home mooring and wide beam boats, and changes to the prompt and online payment discounts, announced on 4 October, will be applied in addition to this rise.
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The post crt and boat licence fees appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> possible demolition of historic lock-keeper’s cottage https://canalsonline.uk/possible-demolition-of-historic-lock-keepers-cottage?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=possible-demolition-of-historic-lock-keepers-cottage Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:17:40 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=22386 The owners of Stone Lock Cottage, which is part of Beeston Stone Lock (a Grade II listed structure) on the Shropshire Union Canal, have applied for planning permission to demolish this historic lock keeper's cottage and replace it with a modern dwelling and separate garage.

The post possible demolition of historic lock-keeper’s cottage appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> The owners of Stone Lock Cottage, which is part of Beeston Stone Lock (a Grade II listed structure) on the Shropshire Union Canal, have applied for planning permission to demolish this historic lock keeper’s cottage and replace it with a modern dwelling and separate garage.
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The post possible demolition of historic lock-keeper’s cottage appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> rcr warn of sub standard insurance cover https://canalsonline.uk/rcr-warn-of-sub-standard-insurance-cover?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rcr-warn-of-sub-standard-insurance-cover Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:34:49 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=22091 RCR is calling for boaters to check terms & conditions if they have a third-party insurance policy, as they may be unable to recover costs if their boat sinks.

The post rcr warn of sub standard insurance cover appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> River Canal Rescue (RCR), is calling for boaters to check their terms & conditions if they have a third-party insurance policy, as many will leave them unable to recover costs for a vessel refloat, removal and pollution management if their boat sinks. They say that some insurance companies are modifying their terms and conditions for third party cover.
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The post rcr warn of sub standard insurance cover appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> rare plant research in Montgomery Canal https://canalsonline.uk/rare-plant-research-in-montgomery-canal?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rare-plant-research-in-montgomery-canal Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:40:52 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=21585 A comprehensive research study examining two species of rare plants in the Montgomery Canal, is underway. These plants are known to improve water quality.

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A comprehensive research study examining two species of rare plants in the Montgomery Canal, is underway. These plants improve water quality, provide shelter for aquatic organisms, and act as a primary food source for waterfowl and fish. The research will look at developing ways to naturally cultivate the plants.
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The post rare plant research in Montgomery Canal appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> erewash canal preservation rally https://canalsonline.uk/erewash-canal-preservation-rally?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=erewash-canal-preservation-rally Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:27:42 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=19472 Over the Spring Bank Holiday 27th – 29th May 2023 the Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association will be hosting a boat rally at the Great Northern Basin at Langley Mill.

The post erewash canal preservation rally appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> Over the Spring Bank Holiday 27th – 29th May 2023 the Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association will be hosting a boat rally at the Great Northern Basin at Langley Mill. The rally is to celebrate 55 years since the formation of the association and also 50 years since the restoration of the basin, lock and surrounding area.
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The post sticky fuel appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> Last summer, River Canal Rescue highlighted the problem of sticky fuel and how this was causing an uncharacteristic peak in fuel-related component breakdowns not linked to diesel bug. Managing director, Stephanie Horton, comments: “We first became aware of the issue when we had two identical jobs where fuel injectors were diagnosed as needing an overhaul…”
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The post sticky fuel appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> RCTA donate to charities https://canalsonline.uk/rcta-donate-to-charities?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rcta-donate-to-charities Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:48:34 +0000 https://canalsonline.uk/?p=19159 RCTA make annual donations to waterways charities, voted for by members. This year they have presented £500 each to Waterways Chaplains and Forces Vets Afloat.

The post RCTA donate to charities appeared first on CanalsOnline Magazine.]]> Since the start of Covid19 the RCTA along with many other charities, non-profit making groups, businesses & traders that make up our canal network have had a tough time. This year however, our Floating Markets started to take off once again.  This meant that we have been in a position  to resume our annual charity donations as voted for by our members.
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