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Get involved in your local canal at volunteer open weekend

19 July 2010
Local communities are being invited to play an active role in the future of their local waterway with two open weekends being staged at the Anderton Boat Lift and Standedge Tunnel for prospective volunteers.

Kennet & Avon Canal cruises into the future

16 July 2010
Almost 200 years to the day that it was first opened, 20 years since the navigation was opened once more, and 10 years after the hugely successful Lottery supported restoration project, the Kennet & Avon Canal could soon reclaim its status as a fully-fledged, working canal.

Trust provides the key to fulfilling Droitwich waterway vision

16 July 2010
A new era of ‘canal mania’ is coming to Droitwich – and the contribution of Droitwich Canals Trust is being hailed by British Waterways as pivotal in delivering this ambitious 37-year vision.

Youngsters warned: Don't risk death by swimming in the river

16 July 2010
The combination of long school holidays and a hot summer has prompted British Waterways to issue warnings about the dangers of swimming in the River Weaver.

Going to London by boat in the summer of the 2012 Olympics?

16 July 2010
With a network of rivers, canals and docks, London’s waterways will provide the perfect base from which to enjoy the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Huddersfield's waterways get boost through Future Job fund

14 July 2010
Unemployed Huddersfield residents are hard at work along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal this summer as part of the governments Future Jobs Fund scheme, contributing over £90,000 worth of maintenance benefits to their local waterway.

Drought forces partial closure of Leeds & Liverpool Canal

13 July 2010
With some of the worst drought conditions for 100 years British Waterways has today announced that it is taking the highly unusual step of partially closing a canal in the North West.

30 year wait is over as historic Tom Puddings return to Leeds

13 July 2010
For the first time in nearly 30 years, the historic Tom Puddings return to Leeds as part of this year’s Leeds Waterfront Festival celebrations.

Boat show deal signals Liverpool’s continuing resurgence

12 July 2010
A landmark agreement between Marine Industry Events, British Waterways and Albert Dock Liverpool has secured the Boat Show in Liverpool for the next 10 years.

Exotic turtle leaves Midlands resevoir for new home

09 July 2010
An angler caught more than he bargained for when he landed a North American turtle at Earlswood Reservoir near Solihull.

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