A man has been spared jail after being convicted of attacking an ex-girlfriend on his narrowboat. Alan Baillie, 54, had been ...
The complete third episode of The Boat That Guy Built dives deeper into the challenges of restoring a classic narrowboat ...
THOUSANDS of people lined the Trent & Mersey Canal at the weekend as Santa Claus paid a visit to Middlewich - on a narrowboat ...
A homeless man denied setting a boat on fire during a hearing in court.
A DIY enthusiast has shared how she transformed her tiny narrowboat home into a gorgeous winter wonderland. Not only does ...
CLEANING giant Fabulosa has launched a brand-new, adorable ‘Christmas kiss’ range that smells “truly festive” – and fans are ...
When Joel first travelled to the East Midlands, he set off towards Nottingham after a show in Loughborough. "I was in a great ...
Let's find out how they came to live on the water and what daily life is like for this inspiring, nomadic duo... Adam and Lauren met when they were 19 and quickly connected, thanks to their passion ...
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Two Weeks To Make A Narrowboat Feel Like Home

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 ...
“Just remember, if the boat’s on the cill you’ll sink,” says John Perks from Black Prince Holidays. I nod sombrely, whilst thinking "what the hell’s a cill", as he hands over the keys to the ...
Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to Wales. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were ...
‘Living on a narrowboat has taught me a lot about the value of taking things slowly and looking for the simple pleasures in life’ - John Lawrence At the start of the year, I began living on a ...