The Narrowboat That James Built on MSN

English Walnut and Oil

I’m James, a narrowboat enthusiast and renovator! Since 2020, I’ve been restoring classic canal boats, starting with Sloe Patrol, a 50-year-old 43ft Springer Narrowboat with a Lister SL2 engine, and ...

A narrowboat holiday in Worcestershire was the digital detox my family needed

It’s rare to find a holiday that younger kids, teens and adults will all enjoy. And in an era where the majority of kids are spending more than six and a half hours a day (on average) on screens, the ...
The Big Issue

Meet the veterans finding community and purpose on Britain's canals: 'I don't merely exist anymore'

Just over 12 months ago, Jay Saunders couldn’t make eye contact. Today, he’s reflecting on a five-week stint performing stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe. The turning point wasn’t a prescription ...
Daily Express

Zero small boat migrants enter UK for 11 days in a row as Channel crossings stop

No small boats migrants have entered the UK via the Channel for 11 days in a row, though 2025's illegal crossings are still higher than 2024 and 2023. No small boat migrants have entered the UK in the ...