Having supported the Trust, Barratt Homes has contributed towards the Unlocking the Severn project enhancing connectivity for migratory fish.

WE don’t say I love you in my family — whether it’s right or wrong — we tend to show our affection through actions. At least ...

We take an in-depth look at the lost canals of Birmingham. Around 60 miles of canals have been filled in on the Birmingham Canal Navigations network during the last century. Why did they close? And ...

A 13-tonne weight limit is being proposed for a bridge over the Oxford Canal as part of a public consultation.

I grew up in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Our town’s name described what made us unique — we had locks on the Connecticut River. Ever since I was a kid, I have understood how locks worked, and I always ...

Seattle would be a different city without the Ballard Locks and the ship canal, massive feats of engineering that connected Lake Washington to Puget Sound. This week we share with you an edited ...

Boats moored on the Grand Union Canal, February 2023. Jane Boat/Flickr Imagine you’re behind on your council tax. Maybe you forgot, maybe you’re short on cash – or maybe you’re one of many people ...

Upstate New York’s Erie Canal offers countless ways to explore its scenic beauty and history. Whether you prefer to walk, bike, drive, or even pilot your own boat, there’s something for every kind of ...

From ancient waterways to the modern Panama Canal, locks remain one of the most ingenious engineering systems ever built. This video breaks down how they work and how simple physics moves ships ...

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – There have been 200 years of cruising down the Erie Canal, but that wouldn’t be possible without locks. Locks are essential for navigation on the canal, acting as elevators for boats ...