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.
No marina for Wigan
See the work on the Droitwich Canals
Boats on the Grantham again
WORKS have recently been completed to restore a historic wharf on the Grantham Canal which could open the way for a trip boat to operate—the first since it was closed.
Vicious towpath attack
Another marina for Trent & Mersey
Notwithstanding a massive marina being built at Aston on the Trent & Mersey, another multi-millions pound marina is planned for Middleport on the waterway.
Worcester & Birmingham Canal under threat
ENGLISH Heritage has pinpointed the Birmingham & Worcester Canal in Worcester at officially at risk of neglect, decay or damaging change, according to a national report.