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Canal Junction has regular news updates on canal matters, progress reports on the many canal restoration and rebuilding schemes and special features about UK canals and inland waterways.

Bingley Three rise to top lock keeper’s award

18 May, 2016 by Paul Higson

Three Bingley Five Rise lock keepers on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal have jointly become ‘Lock Keeper of the Year ...More

Three sunken canal boats raised by RCR in 24 hours

12 May, 2016 by Paul Higson

Two canal boats sunk in locks were raised and another boat was narrowly stopped from sinking within a 24 hour ...More

Mike Clarke Lock tribute to ‘Mr Leeds & Liverpool’

26 April, 2016 by Paul Higson

Mike Clarke, ‘Mr Leeds & Liverpool’, has had lock in the Yorkshire Dales named after him in honour of his ...More

Some canals still closed by Christmas floods

25 April, 2016 by Paul Higson

Elland Bridge over the Calder & Hebble, damaged in the Boxing Day floods, is now being pulled down. Repair work ...More

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Our Canal Top Lists consist of a collection of canal and waterways features happenings from humorous experiences to canal tips, best pubs and places to visit.

Single Handed Canal Boating Top Ten Tips

by Paul Higson

Canals can be a risky environment for all boaters. But if you are boating single handed then the risks can ...More

Choosing an Accessible canal holiday boat

by Paul Higson

Canal boat holidays, for a week, short break or just a day trip, are very popular holidays for just about ...More

Family Cooking On Your Holiday Hire Boat

by Paul Higson

Cruising down the canal on your boat with the family makes for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. While most boats ...More

Top Ten Summer maintenance tips

by Paul Higson

River Canal Rescue recorded 140 call-outs each week last summer. These summer maintenance tips for boaters based on the ten ...More

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