National Press Releases

‘Tenchsion’ mounts as British Waterways evicts big fish from small pond

28 January 2009
British Waterways is anticipating to relocate more than a tonne of fish from a section of the Kennet & Avon Canal as part of a programme to improve conditions for aquatic wildlife, including dragonflies. The abnormally large number of fish, which have been left to flourish undisturbed for many years, will be removed from the side ponds of the famous Caen Hill lock flight – a ‘staircase’ of sixteen locks – near Devizes in Wiltshire.

British Waterways Press Update

27 January 2009
The latest round up of stories for the waterways press.

A New Year Of Public Hangings Across The Waterways

14 January 2009
This New Year, British Waterways is carrying out millions of pounds worth of essential repairs across its 2,200 mile network of canals and rivers.

British Waterways Maps Britain's Canals and Rivers On Screen

09 January 2009
Water has long been an inspiration for creativity and, in recent times, canals and rivers have started featuring in supporting roles in everything from reality TV to James Bond movies. Now, British Waterways has mapped out the most iconic film and TV locations on the nation’s 2,200-mile network of canals, rivers and docks, and is inviting the public to discover the real-life film sets on their doorstep.

Dates For The 2009 Crick Boat Show Confirmed

19 December 2008
The dates for the 2009 Crick Boat Show have been confirmed. Once again the show will take place on the Grand Union Canal at the magnificent Crick Marina on the May Bank Holiday weekend, 23 to 25 May 2009.

Licence Evasion Reduced By Over A Third

19 December 2008
British Waterways’ (BW) annual National Boat Count took place over two weeks during November. In a year that’s seen more than 140 boats seized and live Section 8 enforcement proceedings currently underway on more than 300 craft, the number of unidentified or unlicensed boats on BW waterways has reduced from 10.4% to 6.8%.

Stourbridge Canal Is Officially Re-opened

19 December 2008
In just over 100 days British Waterways West Midlands has completed essential repair works to the Stourbridge Canal following a dramatic breach last September.

Partnership Approach Taken To Repair Historic Coppy Bridge

17 December 2008
British Waterways is working closely with Rochdale Metropolitan Council and local community groups to repair Coppy Bridge on the [/canals-and-rivers/rochdale-canal Rochdale Canal].

MP To Visit Bingley Five Rise Locks

16 December 2008
Philip Davies, MP for Shipley and Coun. David Heseltine, chair of Shipley Area Committee, will be showing their support for the destination delivery plan drawn up by British Waterways this week, when they attend Bingley Five Rise for a presentation of the upcoming plans.

Loughborough Basin Commended At Design Awards

15 December 2008
Loughborough Canal Basin has received a commendation in the newly introduced Townscape category of the 2008 Charnwood Design Awards.

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