A major crackdown on water pollution is underway

The Environment Agency has ramped up its enforcement team to its largest ever size, with tougher powers and a “polluter pays” approach targeting water companies.

So what does this mean for the future of UK waterways?

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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Next to the River Witham in Lincoln on Sunday. If you've not been, give it a look, beautiful!

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Café unveils new events to bounce back after canal breach | Towpath Talk A Shropshire café fighting back after a major canal breach has unveiled a new programme of events designed to safeguard its future. The Lockside Café at Gri ...

A Shropshire café hit hard by the canal breach — losing 70% of its trade — is fighting back 💪

👉 See what’s planned and how you can support them: www.towpathtalk.co.uk/cafe-unveils...

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Lovely weather yesterday down by the River Witham yesterday, in Lincoln 🫶

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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Braunston, Northamptonshire, from Towpath Talk follower Jordh 🫶

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Open days set to showcase Stafford Riverway Link restoration | Towpath Talk Stafford Riverway Link Open Days are taking place on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. Visitors are being invited to find out what has been happening on ...

🚤 Ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes on a major canal restoration? 👀

The Stafford Riverway Link Open Days are your chance to find out — with updates on the project, free boat rides, family activities and more.

📅 May 16–17
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The Big River Watch is back — and anyone can take part using a simple app.

Spot wildlife, flag pollution, and contribute to real environmental action across the UK & Ireland 🌍

📅 April 24–30

👉 Find out how to get involved at towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Life on the cut from Stev Brown. That's superb! 🫶

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Training course opens steam safety skills to volunteers | Towpath Talk A NEW hands-on course aimed at improving steam safety among heritage volunteers is set to run this spring, offering practical instruction for anyone working ...

A brand-new hands-on steam safety course is launching this April in Somerset — built specifically for heritage volunteers working with boilers, engines and road steam machinery.

👉 Find out how to secure your place now www.towpathtalk.co.uk/training-cou...

The Canalway Cavalcade is back at Little Venice this May Bank Holiday…

Live music, boating displays, the famous illuminated procession and plenty to see and do for all ages.

Boat bookings are now open—and volunteers are still needed.
www.towpathtalk.co.uk/canalway-cav...

Characters of the Cut: Midge, Alan & Welly the dog | Towpath Talk SEEKING solace away from the busyness of this always-on world is what initially brought Midge, husband Alan and their dog, Welly, to the canals where they n ...

No TV. No noise. Just the water, the journey… and time to switch off.

That’s what first drew Midge and Alan to canal life—but from Henley to the Thames Ring, their narrowboat has taken them far beyond a quiet escape.
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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Rosie & Jim at Lionhearts Cruising club, photo from friend of Towpath Talk, Alison Wilkerson 💙

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Volunteers invited to join Braunston-based LNBP Community Boating charity | Towpath Talk A Braunston-based community boating charity is inviting new volunteers to join ahead of a busy season. LNBP Community Boating offers canal boat experiences ...

A Braunston-based canal boating charity is looking for new volunteers ahead of a busy season.

LNBP Community Boating has been providing canal boat experiences for more than 45 years—and now there are opportunities to get involved both on and off the water.
www.towpathtalk.co.uk/volunteers-i...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY

"This is us at the start of the Ashton canal, beautiful mix of old and new construction makes for some great photo opportunities.

Sarah, Kevin & Momo 🐾 on NB Hush"

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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Gorgeous garden on board! Thank you Lee & Gwen (and Harvey the dog), for the photo.

What are you growing on board? 💐

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£1.3m canal repairs see hand-built lock gates installed on Grand Union Canal in Leicestershire | Towpath Talk Major Canal & River Trust works are under way in Leicestershire to replace ageing lock gates and protect historic waterways from climate pressures. Leic ...

👉 £1.3 MILLION being spent — and it’s only a fraction of what’s needed…

Hand-built lock gates are being installed on the Grand Union Canal.

But here’s the real question:
👉 What happens if this work isn’t done?

www.towpathtalk.co.uk/1-3m-canal-r...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY

The visitors centre at Caen Hill locks on Saturday, taken by Towpath Talk follower Viv Horne. Love that reflection on the water!

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What are you growing on board? We love this upcycling and inventive idea from Towpath Talk follower Steven Brown! 💐

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Canal & River Trust publishes initial findings into Llangollen Canal breach | Towpath Talk The Canal & River Trust has today shared the findings of its interim investigation into the Llangollen Canal breach that occurred at Whitchurch, Shropsh ...

🚨 What REALLY caused the Llangollen Canal breach?

CRT says a hidden long-term leak — missed by inspections — led to the collapse. Not weather. Not trees.

So how was it missed? 🤔

Big questions for UK canal safety…

www.towpathtalk.co.uk/canal-river-...

Enjoy Yorkshire's canals over Easter | Towpath Talk With the arrival of warmer weather and trees and plants starting to come into bud along canal towpaths, Canal & River Trust, the UK’s largest canal char ...

Most families don’t know this exists…

A secret canal tunnel boat ride, free fishing sessions AND a hidden labyrinth 😳

Yorkshire’s canals are the place to be this Easter 👇

www.towpathtalk.co.uk/enjoy-yorksh...

Museum Focus: Exploring Maidenhead's river heritage | Towpath Talk The importance of the River Thames in the development of this lovely Berkshire town is brought to life at the Maidenhead Heritage Centre, writes Nicola Lisl ...

From prehistoric settlers to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s iconic railway bridge, discover how the River Thames shaped Maidenhead into a bustling port, coaching hotspot and Victorian playground. Step inside the Maidenhead Heritage Centre....

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The Canal & River Trust has recognised some of the standout individuals and teams in the West Midlands — including those working at Hatton, Atherstone and the Wolverhampton 21.

Take a look at the people making it happen at 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞.𝗖𝗢.𝗨𝗞

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - From Paul Wells of tenfiftythree images. Superb!

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Race to a greener future – but is the finish line still out of reach? | Towpath Talk Jonathan Mosse reports: Some folk reading recent pieces in this column might feel that I’ve been a little harsh regarding the potential of hydrogen when loo ...

Hydrogen is being hailed as the future of fuel — but is it really the answer, or just an expensive detour?

www.towpathtalk.co.uk/race-to-a-gr...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - from Towpath Talk follower Robert Yelland : CRT work barge moored at Top Lock on the Rufford branch... 🫶

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Fish rescue begins at Whitchurch following canal breach | Towpath Talk Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is completing an important ecological milestone in the recovery from December’s canal breach on the Llangollen C ...

Around 1,000 fish stranded after the Llangollen Canal breach are being rescued and returned home — a remarkable effort as recovery work continues.

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The Northern Canals Association is looking for a new chair to help guide its future — a unique opportunity to be at the heart of UK canal restoration and heritage.

📖 Read at towpathtalk.co.uk including links to find out more about the role

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Liverpool, snapped by Towpath Talk follower Lisa Lacking 🫶

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Fin-tastic revival of West Country rivers | Towpath Talk THOUSANDS of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environment Agency. Fish reared at the Envi ...

Thousands of coarse fish have been released into rivers, lakes and ponds across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire, boosting stocks ahead of spring. Funded by anglers’ rod licences, the EA's latest restocking highlights how fishing gives back to the waterways

www.towpathtalk.co.uk/fin-tastic-r...

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