Burnham Week countdown – All comers invited to join in the fun at this premier east coast regatta

With one month to go to the start of Burnham Week 2025, preparations are well underway for this premier east coast regatta. The buzz around town and news of entries starting to flow in, gives a good indication that this event is gearing up to be a classic edition writes Sue Pelling. Taking place from […]

Centenary Rolex Fastnet Race gets underway with record fleet

Spectators in their thousands swarmed Cowes Green and the shores of the western Solent to witness the starts of the 51st Rolex Fastnet Race from 1120 until 1320 BST today. This year’s event marks the centenary of the first Fastnet Race that saw seven boats set sail from Ryde and finish in Plymouth in 1925. […]

Iconic Tees Barrage Celebrates 30th Anniversary with free, family-friendly events

As Tees Barrage celebrates its 30th anniversary, Canal & River Trust, the UK’s largest canal charity, is encouraging people of all ages to discover more about this incredible feat of engineering at two free events. On Saturday 2 August, 11am-4pm, the Trust is hosting a family fun day at Tees Barrage, with plenty of free activities […]