Waterways E-Petition to Number Ten
You are encouraged to add your name to the new on-line Electronic Petition to Number 10 Downing Street, regarding waterway funding. More...
Defra Cuts Protests - Reports and Photos
A number of water-borne demonstrations protesting at the Defra cuts took place over the last weekend of November. Reports and photos...
Rochdale Stoppage at Gauxholme extended
A stoppage at Lock 24, Gauxholme Highest Lock, on the Rochdale Canal near Todmorden, was extended until 29th November, following damage to a tail gate heel post. The canal has now re-opened. Details...
Save Your Waterways - New early Day Motions in Parliament
Three new Early Day Motions concerning waterway funding have been tabled in Parliament, to replace those which fell at the end of the old session. MPs should be urged to sign these. More...
Tuel Lane Lock Winter Opening Times
British Waterways has announced restricted Winter opening hours for Tuel Lane deep lock on the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge. Details...
Restrictions at Marple Locks
Peak Forest Canal - last entry to Marple Locks at 1.00 pm during Winter. Details...
United front to fight waterways funding cuts
Ten national groups, representing tens of thousands of waterway visitors and users, are getting together to fight the cuts in waterways funding. More...
MP takes to the water to pledge support for waterways!
North-West MP David Heyes met boaters to discuss their concerns - and took to the tiller!. Reports and photos...
Winter Stoppages 2006-7
The programme of canal stoppages to enable repairs to be carried out has been announced. Details...
BW and Police start "Barge Patrols" on the Rochdale Canal
Police and BW have started patrols on the Rochdale Canal in Manchester aimed at reducing problems. More...
Huddersfield Waterfront Gets Go-ahead
Kirklees Council has approved the Waterfront Quarter scheme that involves re-constructing a section of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Details and pictures...
New Marina at Greenfield
Work has started on a new marina and canal-side development at Frences Wharf, Greenfield, on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Details and pictures...
Standedge Tunnel Legged!
A historic boat was the first to be "legged" through Standedge Tunnel in 60 years. Reports and photos...
News Round-up
A summary of other news items affecting waterways in the area. Click to read...
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