Take over of British Waterways
The biggest change in the management of our waterways for decades comes into force today. A charity is taking over the running of our canals and rivers from British Waterways.
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Prince Charles speaks about launch of Canal and River Trust
Prince Charles has been speaking about today's launch of the Canal and River Trust.
He has previously been involved in canal heritage, working with the Shropshire Union Canal Society on the restoration of a seven mile stretch of the Montgomery Canal.
He is the Canal and River Trust's patron.
Birmingham marks a new era for the waterways
by John Willats
As management of the waterways changed hands in Birmingham today, John Willats looks back on what came before.
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British Waterways replaced by a charity
A charity is taking over the running of our canals and rivers from British Waterways
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