National Press Releases

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.

'Green' Canal Water Helps Fuel 21st Century Business

12 December 2008
British Waterways and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have unveiled an innovative energy saving scheme at the pharmaceutical giant's canal-side global headquarters in West London.

British Waterways Calls For Extra Vigilance Along Icy Waterways

11 December 2008
British Waterways’ (BW) 2,200 mile network of canals and rivers is visited all year round by walkers, joggers, boaters and cyclists, but now that the winter chill is setting in, BW is urging everyone to be careful when visiting canals this winter.

Bugs And Beasties On Britain's Waterways

26 November 2008
Britain’s waterways are teeming with water-loving wildlife and are providing valuable homes for rare and unusual species such as water voles, otters and terrapins, according to the results of British Waterways’ fifth annual wildlife survey released today, Wednesday 26 November.

BW Announces 2009 Boat Licence Fees For England And Wales

25 November 2008
British Waterways (BW) has announced its new boat licence fees for England and Wales from April 2009.

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