Council will not allow fence
THOUGH British Waterways gave permission for a home owner to erect a fence at the bottom of the garden, it must now be removed.
Two strikes and you're out!
SUCH is the anti-social behaviour at a British Waterways marina, that the manager has had to introduce a 'two strikes and you're out' regime to attempt to quell it.
Campaign to open duplicated locks
THE Stoke-on Trent Branch of the Inland Waterways Association and the Trent & Mersey Canal Society have launched a campaign to reopen the disused locks on Heartbreak Hill.
Enthusiasts block waterside development
WATERWAY enthusiasts and boaters have scuppered a controversial plan to build a huge six storey apartment block by the waterside at Stourbridge.
Money for visitor attractions
Boaters win the day
THE problems with the proposed fence along the Rochdale Canal in Manchester, which would prevent easy boaters' access to locks, are being dealt with.
One last obstacle to restoration
THERE is just one last obstacle to the restoration of the Driffield Navigation—the Skerne Road Bridge, and fund raising has started to enable it to be replaced.
Boat lift design wanted
A COMPETITION is being launched by the Grand Western Canal Trust for a design of a lift bridge to replace the former seven lifts on the canal.
Pontcysyllte gets World Heritage Site status
BRITISH Waterway leaders, council chiefs and local communities are today celebrating the news that Pontcysyllte Aqueduct has been given World Heritage Site status.