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Waterway Recovery Group on the Chesterfield

FOR the past week 13 members of the Waterway Recovery Group have been working on the restoration of the Chesterfield Canal at Renishaw in Derbyshire.

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Published: 24 August 2009

Water level back at Tyrley but as 'quiet as the grave'

BRITISH Waterways finally got to grips with the water situation at Tyrley and the level was back to normal here on Friday but they were still having problems getting enough down to Audlem and beyond.

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Published: 23 August 2009

Leak still being investigated

THE cause of the leak at Shebdon Embankment is still being investigated, British Waterways have announced, but have confirmed that its repair will take several weeks.

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Published: 22 August 2009

BW successfully prosecute speedster

BRITISH Waterways has successfully prosecuted a boater for speeding at Brayford Pool, which cost her £347.
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Published: 21 August 2009

Want a cheaper bridge

PROTESTERS against Bradford on Avon Town Council's £850,000 foot and cycle bridge across the Avon want less council money spending.

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Published: 21 August 2009

No quick-fix for Shroppie breach

THERE will be no quick-fix to the leak on the Shropshire Union Canal, with British Waterways confirming it will take weeks to repair.

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Published: 17 August 2009

Shroppie breach

THIS is the scene at the breach on the Shropshire Union Canal, with the hole plugged and the leaking stopped.

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Published: 16 August 2009

£10,000 for Droitwich Canal

GREEN PRINTS charity has given £10,000 towards the restoration of the Droitwich Junction Canal, but not for the waterway itself.
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Published: 15 August 2009

Woman fights off towpath attacker

A YOUNG woman fought off an attacker as she was walking the towpath of the St. Helen's Canal, after he tried to snatch her handbag.

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Published: 15 August 2009

Local council gives cash for marina

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE County Council has allocated the Beckets Park Partnership £204,845, which completes the funding needed for the £2m marina.
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Published: 14 August 2009

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