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New Wave On Canals
24th September 2004A special collaboration between British Waterways and English Nature aims to create a new wave of ideas to integrate the needs of people and wildlife along our fantastic canal network.
New South East Waterway Unit General Manager Appointed
21th September 2004British Waterways, the public corporation responsible for more than 2,000 miles of Britain's canals and rivers, has announced the new general manager for its South East Waterway Unit. Jerry Appleyard (42), took up the post based in Milton Keynes on Monday 20 September 2004.
'Exercise Dogwalker' Proves South West Waterways Are The Cat's Whiskers
13th September 2004Emergency exercise on the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal puts the South West Waterways team to the test
Waterways Take The Strain As Government Grant Helps Make Worcestershire Roads Quieter
8th September 2004Over the next ten years 340,000 lorry journeys will be taken off Worcestershire's roads thanks to �1 million in funding announced today by the Department for Transport.
Step Into The Past At Torksey Interpretation Centre
8th September 2004Characters from the colourful past of the Fossdyke Canal will be at Torksey Lock, Lincoln, on Thursday 9 September to mark the official opening of the new Torksey Interpretation Centre.
Work Starts On £5.6 Million Glasgow Canal Link
24th August 2004Restoration project paves the way for the creation of a thriving canal quarter. Plans to create a thriving canal quarter in Glasgow have moved off the drawing board and on site with the start of works to restore a canal link between two of the city's most historic canalside locations.
New customer facility at Llangollen
18th August 2004Boating congestion at Llangollen will soon be eased with a new 32 berth mooring basin which is due to open on Wednesday 25th August 2004.
Waterscape.com Provides 'Tailor-Made' Information On Stoppages
16th August 2004This year, for the first time British Waterways is offering boaters the chance to request winter maintenance stoppage information tailor-made for their own journey needs via its website www.waterscape.com.
EU Funds Support Cotswold Canals Project
13th August 2004British Waterways is one of five organisations successful in securing European Union funding towards five ground-breaking water management projects across Northern Europe.
British Waterways Tackles Plant Invader On Historic Manchester Waterway
21th July 2004An environmental task force has begun its battle to remove tonnes of aquatic weed, called Water Soldier (Stratiotes aloides), from the disused Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal (MBB).
Scottish and Newcastle Pub Enterprises (Management) Ltd Is Preferred Partner In Nationwide Waterside Pubs Business
2ns August 2004British Waterways, which announced in November 2003 its intention to select a partner to help it create a nationwide waterside pubs business, has today named Scottish and Newcastle Pub Enterprises (Management) Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Scottish and Newcastle plc) as its preferred candidate.
British Waterways To Invest In New Work Boat Fleet
30th July 2004British Waterways has unveiled prototypes for its specially designed narrow beam tugs and barges that will dramatically improve working conditions for staff and offer greater flexibility, efficiency and innovative ways of working.
Bill Oddie Launches The National Waterway Wildlife Survey
28th July 2004'your chance to carry out a 'vole patrol', become an 'otter spotter', or get 'batty about bats'
British Waterways Announces Wood Wharf Short List
26th July 2004British Waterways has today, Monday 26th July 2004, announced its short list of potential partners to develop Wood Wharf, one of the UK's most significant waterside development opportunities.
Cotswold Canals Get Lottery Stage One Pass
21th July 2004The restoration of the Cotswold Canals took a huge leap forward today (21 July 2004), with British Waterways' bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an £11.3 million grant towards the first major phase of their restoration receiving a Stage One pass.
Continued Commercial Success Heralds Canal Renaissance
19th July 2004British Waterways' Annual Report 2003/04 published today (19 July 2004) records the organisation's continued progress towards creating a sustainable future for the 200-year old network of canals and rivers in its care.
New service managers join Central Shires and South East Waterways
15th July 2004Two new service managers are bringing extensive customer service experience to British Waterways' Central Shires and South East.
New Visitor Facilities at Fradley and Torksey
14th July 2004Work began this week on a new visitor interpretation centre at Torksey Lock, which will open to visitors from 9 September 2004. The new centre will feature display panels with various themes, including Torksey through the Ages, Local History, Water for Life, Wild Waterways, plus an interactive fully operational working model of Torksey Lock, complete with water.
Enjoy The Waterways Safely This Summer
13th July 2004Now the school summer holidays are here, British Waterways London, Thames Water, the Port of London Authority, the Environment Agency, Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, the Metropolitan Police Marine Support Unit and the London Home and Water Safety Council have joined forces to remind people not to swim in canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs and to enjoy the waterways safely. Thames Water also stresses the importance of not entering sewage and water treatment works, under any circumstances.
New Inland Waterway Visitor Research Reveals 415 Million Visits A Year
5th July 2004British Waterways has begun a new programme of visitor surveys to provide the most accurate figures yet on the numbers of people visiting and using the inland waterways. The information derived from the new monitoring will enable BW to track how well it's meeting its ambitions.
Photo opportunity
29th June 2004As part of its water-safety programme British Waterways London in partnership with Docklands Sailing and Watersports Centre and Lea Rivers Trust, has arranged three weeks of activities for all the schools, six primary and one secondary, on the Isle of Dogs.
Top Honour For British Waterways Director
21th June 2004Jim Stirling, British Waterways Director Scotland, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the order of the British Empire) in The Queen's Birthday Honours list in recognition of his services to the country's inland waterways.
Your Chance To Take Part In The National Waterway Wildlife Survey
21th June 2004This August British Waterways, which cares for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, is asking people to visit their local waterway and report back on the wildlife they see via its on line guide to the waterways, Waterscape.com.
Your Chance To Take Part In The National Waterway Wildlife Survey
21th June 2004This August British Waterways, which cares for 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, is asking people to visit their local waterway and report back on the wildlife they see via its on line guide to the waterways, Waterscape.com. The information gathered will be added to British Waterways' species database which records biodiversity on the waterways and is used to help plan the management of its canals and rivers nationwide and the protection of their rich array of wildlife.
New Trip Boats Launched At The Falkirk Wheel
16th June 2004Visitors to The Falkirk Wheel are in for a special treat this summer as two spectacular new 90 seat trip boats take to the water at the site of the world's first and only rotating boat lift.
Bridgewater and Taunton canal- 10 years on
15th June 2004Boat rides and a jazz band are just two of the free attractions that are being laid on to mark the 10th anniversary of the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal's rebirth this Saturday (19th June).
Your chance to raise the hoof at Anderton Boat Lift
11th June 2004Come and see a piece of living heritage at Anderton Boat Lift later this month when the horse drawn narrow boat, Gifford, visits Cheshire's favourite historic working monument on Wednesday 23 June.
Opportunity to see Hayhurst Bridge 'work in progress'
11th June 2004You are invited to join British Waterways for a 'behind the scenes' progress update on the high profile, £3.5m Hayhurst Bridge restoration project, which is currently taking place in Northwich.
Crick Boat Show 2004 Brings In The Business
7th June 2004This year's Crick Boat Show (29-31 May), has once again been hailed as the most successful yet by organisers, exhibitors and visitors alike.
BBC Breakfast Exposure Boosts Interest In The Waterways
4th June 2004Last week, BBC Breakfast Television borrowed the Waterscape.com boat from British Waterways, which runs 2,000 miles of canals and rivers across Britain, and undertook a canal journey to speak to voters in a number of towns across the Midlands in advance of this year's local elections.
New Boaters' Video Promotes Safe Boating On Britain's Inland Waterways
24th May 2004As part of an ongoing programme to promote safe inland boating, this year's Crick Boat Show (29-31 May) will be the venue for British Waterways, the Environment Agency and the Royal Yachting Association to launch The Boaters' Video, a new clear and effective film guide to the safe enjoyment of boating on the inland waterways.
Wales Hits The Top Note In Key Heritage Awards
25th May 2004Showpiece heritage sites in Wales have helped secure a major accolade for British Waterways in the 2004 Interpret Britain and Ireland Awards
WOW( Wild Over Waterways) launches updated website
25th May 2004Did you know that canals have been around for approximately 6,000 years? Or that there are more than 22,000 pleasure boats on Britain's canals and rivers? And that The Falkirk wheel in Scotland could lift 100 African elephants?
Exciting new future secured for City Road Basin- London Borough of Islington adopts masterplan
21th May 2004Last night at its Executive Committee Meeting London Borough of Islington adopted a new Masterplan for City Road Basin, marking a new phase in the life of this historic Regent's Canal basin.
Relocating, Relocating, Relocating� To Crick This Bank Holiday
20th May 2004If you've ever dreamed of trading in your daily commute and office job, and relocating to the water for a blissful, carefree life cruising Britain's canals - be inspired this Bank Holiday at the fifth annual Crick Boat Show
British Waterways Wins Heritage Interpretation Awards
17th May 2004British Waterways has received three major awards, including the special Caliba Award for Best Practice in Interpretation, at the 2004 Interpret Britain and Ireland Awards, organised by The Association for Heritage Interpretation (AHI) and supported by English Heritage.
Star Attractions Shine In New Canal Business Awards
13th May 2004A clutch of thriving businesses in British Waterways' Wales and Border Counties region have scooped accolades under a prestigious new award introduced by Waterscape.com - the online leisure guide to Britain's canals, rivers and lakes.
Happy Mondays As Boat Lift Hits A Double Holiday Record
13th May 2004Anderton Boat Lift has enjoyed a double whammy over the Bank Holidays with record breaking numbers of visitors to the Victorian industrial treasure.
British Waterways promotes energy efficiency
12th May 2004British Waterways has launched a programme to reduce energy consumption across its activities
British Waterways Announces Potential Wood Wharf Partners
10th May 2004British Waterways has drawn up a list of potential partners for its public private partnership to develop Wood Wharf, one of the UK's most significant waterside development opportunities. The scheme has an estimated end value of around £2 billion and will form a major part of Europe's newest and most vibrant business and financial district.
British Waterways Launches Updated Website
5th May 2004The new-look corporate site focuses on the organisation's diverse and innovative business operations, with leisure and recreational information now gathered at British Waterways' consumer site; www.waterscape.com, launched last year.
Waterway Watercolours at the Falkirk Wheel
27th April 2004An unprecedented collection of Scottish canal paintings by one of Scotland's leading artists will have its first public showing at The Falkirk Wheel on 1st May.
Three Candidates Short Listed To Partner British Waterways In Nationwide Waterside Pubs Business
27th April 2004British Waterways, which announced in November 2003 its intention to select a partner to help it to create a nationwide waterside pubs business, has short listed three candidates in its partner selection process.
Crufts 'Best in Show' whippet launches cleaner towpaths campaign
21th April 2004Crufts 2004 Best in Show Whippet 'Deedee', and her owner, Lynn Yacoby-Wright, join British Waterways staff to launch their three-year campaign to reduce dog litter on towpaths.
Waterway reopens after major landslip
10th April 2004Narrow boats are once again cruising across the Pennines after a land slip has been cleared from the Rochdale Canal.
Partners launch Northwich vision blueprint
7th April 2004Ambitious plans to realise the potential of Northwich by maximising its waterside location have taken another step forward.
Historic boat lift set to build on rave reviews
7th April 2004Anderton Boat Lift is ready for a third record breaking visitor season with an exciting range of events to draw in the crowds.
New opening times for Standedge Visitor Centre
2ns April 2004Standedge Tunnel, Britain's highest, longest, deepest canal tunnel, is to re-open to the public on Good Friday for an exciting 2004 boating season.
Canal Chiefs Fear For Fat Fowl
1st April 2004A new British Waterways survey (results released 1 April 2004) has revealed that ducks living on the slow moving waters of canals weigh, on average, half a kilo more than ducks on the faster waters of rivers, where the birds expend more energy paddling against currents.
British Waterways staff 'Spring Clean' the banks
26th March 2004In the run up to Easter, British Waterways staff from across the country are preparing to don their wellington boots and take to the canal bank to 'spring clean' the waterways in time for the start of the holiday season.
Link up for Northern European Canals
25th March 2004On Thursday 25 March, the inaugural seminar of the European Union's Canal Link project will be held at Bremen, Germany.
Events by the water
23th March 2004British Waterways London publishes its first events leaflet for 2004
Foxton Locks' Top Lock Cottage to receive first rate renovation
17th March 2004Large scale visitor improvements at Foxton Locks - one of Leicestershire's top visitor destinations - are due to take a major step forward next week as renovation work begins on the site's historic Top Lock Cottage.
Bouncing into the Record Books
12th March 2004Matthew Wright and Dr David Bull join six hundred city workers on West India Quay bouncing into the Guinness Book of World Records
World's loftiest aqueduct reopens
9th March 2004The restoration of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the world's oldest, longest and highest navigable cast iron aqueduct, will be completed this week in readiness for its 200th birthday celebrations in 2005.
Towpath solution for dog pollution
1st March 2004As part of the drive to improve visitors enjoyment of its 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, British Waterways is installing 1,000 new dog waste bins at popular towpath access points across the country.
Extended competition in water industry welcomed by canal network
1st March 2004Watergrid, the innovative water supply and treatment public private partnership, welcomes plans to extend competition in the water industry in England and Wales with today's publication of the consultation document Water Act 2003, Water Supply Licensing.
British Waterways Submits Planning Application For Liverpool Link
27th February 2004British Waterways will submit its planning application to Liverpool City Council to build a Canal Link across the Pier Head linking the city's Central and South Docks.
Middlewich Towpath Scheme Improves Canal Access
25th February 2004British Waterways is pursuing its aims of bringing communities closer to their canals with a £150,000 scheme to upgrade the towpath along the Shropshire Union Canal in Cheshire.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal - 'Top Flight' Lock Team Wins Prestigious Award
20th February 2004British Waterways' lock team working the Wigan flight has been voted the best in the country by the organisation that represents professional boaters.
British Waterways seeks development partner for Docklands
13th February 2004British Waterways has launched an international competition for a joint venture partner to develop Wood Wharf, one of the UK's most significant waterside development opportunities.
Future Options for British Waterways Work Boats
11th February 2004British Waterways is reviewing its work boat fleet as part of a major programme of reinvestment and replacement.
Winter holiday chance to live life on the hedge
4th February 2004British Waterways is spearheading a pilot scheme of conservation holidays in the border counties, offering participants a creative learning experience in a vibrant, interactive canal side environment.
Hayhurst Bridge Project Is First Step In Ambitious Vision
4th February 2004A crucial early phase in the ambitious Northwich Vision project begins this month, with the of upgrade of Hayhurst Swing Bridge.
Green Canal Scheme Set To Transform Nantwich
4th February 2004Work is set to start on an ambitious scheme that will transform the canal side at nantwich Aqueduct into a green linear park.
British Waterways announces 'free-to-fish' opportunity
4th February 2004British Waterways is offering anglers the unique chance to fish virgin waters in North Lancashire for free.
Liverpool South Docks - British Waterways seeks partnership with sea-angling organisation
27th January 2004British Waterways has held further talks with local, regional and national representatives of sea angling organisations on Wednesday 21st January 2004.
Lancaster Canal - Visitors Increase Along Upgraded Towpath
26th January 2004A survey conducted by British Waterways has revealed that pedestrian numbers have trebled in just two years along an upgraded stretch of towpath in Lancashire.
Maiden Voyage Relieves East Midland's Road Congestion
22th January 2004The largest ever single piece load to be transported by water beyond Newark on the River Trent, was carried on the ground-breaking maiden voyage of barge "Inland Navigator" in January.
Temporary Closure of Standedge Visitor Centre
16th January 2004Standedge Visitor Centre is to undergo a review now that our Christmas activities are over. The Centre, located on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, has been earmarked as a honeypot site in a national tourism initiative, which will highlight and promote the jewels in the British Waterways' crown.
"Be Safe - Stay Away From The Edge" Plea For Christmas
16th January 2004British Waterways is urging seasonal revellers to play safe this Christmas by taking care when near canals, rivers and reservoirs.
Waterways Minister to visit London Boat Show
7th January 2004Alun Michael MP, Waterways Minister, will officially open the 'Waterscape.com Inland Waterways Attraction' at the Schroders London International Boat Show in association with The Daily Telegraph.