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Unmissable Full-Day Steam Driver Experience at the Llangollen and Corwen Railway

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Mark Lancaster

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5 May 2026

Steam enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike are being offered the chance to step into a childhood dream this summer, as the Llangollen and Corwen Railway unveils its Ultimate Full-Day Steam Driver Experience on Monday 1 June. This exclusive, immersive event, limited to just six participants, is far more than a taster session. It is a…
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Records rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show

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Mark Lancaster

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28 April 2026

London, UK – Records were rewritten as the gavel fell at Bonhams’ Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on 25–26 April 2026, with the world’s second most expensive motorcycle ever to sell at auction, as well as new world record prices established for Italian and Japanese motorcycles. The sale was led by the…
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Anderton Boat Lift hosts fantastic, free steam festival (May 9 & 10)

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Web Editor

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16 April 2026

More than 30 historic steamboats, traction engines, tractors and steam rollers are travelling from all over the country to congregate at Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire’s historic ‘Cathedral of the Canals’, on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, for a fantastic, free ‘Steam at the Lift’ Festival. Hosted by the Canal & River Trust charity, the…
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Bonhams presents landmark 2-day motorcycle sale led by significant private collections with extensive no-reserve entries

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Mark Lancaster

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15 April 2026

Alongside Barry Sheene’s previously-announced 1977 World-Championship winning Suzuki RG500 XR14, Bonhams|Cars has confirmed a standout Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, on 25–26 April 2026, bringing to market one of the most significant and wide-ranging offerings of collectors’ motorcycles seen in recent years. The sale will be led by…
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Ellesmere Canal Warehouse restoration work scheduled

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Mark Lancaster

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11 April 2026

The Grade II-listed Canal Warehouse on the Ellesmere Arm of the Llangollen Canal was identified as being at risk in the Inland Waterways Association (IWA) Risk Index. In March 2023, listed building consent was granted for its conversion to café and restaurant use, subject to the condition that works commence within three years. In the…
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Rare 1926 HRD Model 90 from The David Plant Collection heads to Bonhams Stafford auction

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Mark Lancaster

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11 April 2026

A rare and historically significant 1926 HRD 499cc Model 90 from The David Plant Collection is set to cross the block at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale, held at the International Classic MotorCycle Show, Stafford, on April 25–26 (sponsored by Carole Nash). Registered as MN 4448 (Isle of Man), this Vintage-era HRD carries frame number…
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Training course opens steam safety skills to volunteers

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Mark Lancaster

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10 April 2026

A NEW hands-on course aimed at improving steam safety among heritage volunteers is set to run this spring, offering practical instruction for anyone working with stationary engines, steam boilers or road steam machinery. The Basic Steam Safety for Volunteers programme, delivered by the Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust (BESTT) in partnership with Westonzoyland Pumping…
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Wartime pill boxes on Kennet & Avon Canal repurposed as bat habitats

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Web Editor

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3 April 2026

Second World War pill boxes on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Berkshire have been transformed into homes for bats. The work has been carried out by volunteers and the Canal & River Trust at locations including Garston Lock and Hamstead Lock. WARTIME relics reborn into havens for bat species VOLUNTEERS and colleagues at the…
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Genius engineer and cult TV hero Allen Millyard reveals a SHOCK bad-boy past

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Mark Lancaster

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2 April 2026

Softly-spoken Allen Millyard has created an army of fans thanks to his genius motorcycle creations and no-frills but wholesome online content. The 64-year-old has amassed more than 30 million views on his YouTube channel that has helped him become part of several TV programmes including ITV’s The Motorbike Show, Junk and Disorderly and Shed and…
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The Quasar Returns: Rare ‘Cabin Motorcycle’ Set for Stafford Show

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Mark Lancaster

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24 March 2026

One of the most unusual motorcycles ever built — the Quasar — will be on display at the VMCC stand at the Stafford International Classic Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash. With just 17 ever produced (1975-1982), this rare machine continues to fascinate riders and enthusiasts alike. A Motorcycle Like No Other Love them or…
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