A barge moored in Brindley Place Birmingham

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Vole-au-Vent: Water voles spotted enjoying classic French cuisine

30 April 2010
British Waterways’ ecologists have discovered some unusual feeding habits of the normally herbivorous water vole after finding evidence of them eating the well known French delicacy – frogs’ legs.

Historic ‘fly-boat’ Saturn Tours North Wales World Heritage Site

30 April 2010
Century old ‘fly-boat’ Saturn is touring North Wales next month and will be cruising the World Heritage Site along scenic Llangollen Canal.

Local waterways get boost through Future Jobs Fund

30 April 2010
Unemployed Bradford residents will soon be hard at work along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal this spring as part of the government’s Future Jobs Fund scheme, contributing thousands of pounds worth of maintenance benefits to their local waterway.

Bank Holiday Fun at Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre

27 April 2010

On course for a wilder garden!

27 April 2010

‘Leg’ it down to Standedge this weekend for horseboating spectacular

27 April 2010

Top 10 things to do on canals this May Bank Holiday weekend

27 April 2010
For anyone who doesn't feel the tug of the tiller this weekend, here is a list of things to do on canals all over Britain this May Bank Holiday weekend.

Partners evaluate Sutton Weaver bridge repair options

26 April 2010
British Waterways and Cheshire West & Chester are studying a range of options to secure the long term future of Sutton Weaver Swing Bridge, a vital transport link across the River Weaver.

Steve Dunlop appointed Regeneration Director at British Waterways

23 April 2010
British Waterways has appointed Steve Dunlop to the role of regeneration director responsible for overseeing the breadth of canal-led regeneration projects across the UK.

Waterside walkers wanted

22 April 2010
British Waterways and the Ramblers are asking people from across Reading and Berkshire to help them celebrate two very important birthdays during May.