National Press Releases

New lock provides sustainable legacy for London

05 June 2009
The first flotilla of boats will travel through Three Mills Lock, the first new lock to be built in London in over 20 years, today on World Environment Day (Friday 5 June 2009).

Unlocking the secret of the Euston Arch stones

18 May 2009
During works to construct a new lock and water control structure at Prescott Channel, near Bromley-by-Bow, British Waterways has uncovered a number of stones believed to be from the original Euston Arch, a magnificent 'Gateway' which once adorned Euston Station.

BW to hold public debate on future of Britain's waterways

14 May 2009
On Monday 18 May 2009 British Waterways will be launching a national debate at the House of Commons about the future of Britain's former industrial waterways, and their role in the 21st century.

Experience the fastest way to slow down

07 May 2009
British Waterways is inviting people to discover the fastest way to slow down at free waterside experience days in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands and Wales on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2009.

Changes at British Waterways

29 April 2009
British Waterways (BW) is today announcing to staff, customers and stakeholders the results of a major strategic review which it believes will form the basis for the continued renaissance and long-term sustainability of the 2,200 miles of canals and rivers in its care.

British Waterways to keep canalside property

21 April 2009
British Waterways (BW) has welcomed the Government's decision to retain its canalside property portfolio endowment in single public ownership.

Volunteers work wonders on the waterways

15 April 2009
What do a photocopier, an aeroplane propeller and a fridge full of food have in common? They are all items of rubbish removed by the army of volunteers that took part in British Waterways most successful Towpath Tidy event ever.

British Waterways needs you to track water-loving wildlife

03 April 2009
Today (Friday 3 April), British Waterways – which cares for 2,200 miles of the nation’s canals and rivers - is inviting nature lovers of all ages to get out and about on their local waterway and record the bugs and beasties they spot there. A superb family activity, the 6th annual wildlife survey will continue throughout the year until October.

New canal brings prosperity to Liverpool

25 March 2009
A brand new stretch of canal is today (Wednesday 25 March) being officially unveiled in Liverpool – two and a half centuries after the Duke of Bridgewater kick-started the ‘canal mania’ that would fuel the world’s first industrial revolution.

British Waterways Press Update

24 March 2009
The latest round up of stories for the waterways press.

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