Tree blocks Macclesfield Canal [27th Oct 2013]
Closed at Royal Oak Swingbridge. Follow link for details...
Inspection delay on Rochdale [8th Oct 2013]
Lock 61 closed 9th October. Follow link for details...
One day stoppage on Huddersfield [3rd Oct 2013]
Lock 27e closed for leak repairs. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool Rishton Update [30th Sep 2013]
Latest news and photos from C&RT. Follow link for details...
Rochdale stoppage near Littleborough [21st Sep 2013]
Lock 46 (Bent House) closed. Follow link for details...
Tree blocks Macclesfield Canal [19th Sep 2013]
Closed near Royal Oak Swing Bridge. Follow link for details...
Two Day Closure on Aire and Calder [18th Sep 2013]
Whitley Lock shut for repairs 24th/25th September. Follow link for details...
One Day Huddersfield Narrow Stoppage [18th Sep 2013]
Closed 19th Sept at Lock 8e, Milnsbridge. Follow link for details...
One Day Rochdale Nine Stoppage [18th Sep 2013]
Closed 19th September to remove debris. Follow link for details...
Tree blocks Bridgewater near Runcorn [17th Sep 2013]
Canal closed near Norton Priory. Follow link for details...
Aire and Calder Locks Stoppage [16th Sep 2013]
Birkwood and Kings Road Locks closed 17th September. Follow link for details...
Leak closes Leeds and Liverpool at Rishton [11th Sep 2013]
Towpath collapse reveals leak. This will be a lengthy stoppage. Follow link for details...
Delays as leaks fixed on Huddersfield Narrow [9th Sep 2013]
Two days stoppage at Lock 27e. Follow link for details...
Wigan and Johnsons Hillock Lock Restrictions [5th Sep 2013]
Open 10 am - 2 pm for next three days. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Bridge Hit Again [5th Sep 2013]
Bridge 25 unsafe after vehicle impact. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Nine stoppage [1st Sep 2013]
Rochdale Canal Lock 89 damaged by boat. Follow link for details...
Blackburn delay [28th Aug 2013]
Leeds and Liverpool Lock 55 closed. Follow link for details...
Leeds & Liverpool stoppage near Parbold [21st Aug 2013]
Spencers Swing Bri (36) shut Thurs 29th Aug. Follow link for details...
Barton Swing Aqueduct Stoppage [20th Aug 2013]
Closed 21st August until 2 pm. Follow link for details...
One day Huddersfield Stoppage [20th Aug 2013]
Lock 23w closed for paddle repair. Follow link for details...
Rochdale stoppage at Hebden Bridge [19th Aug 2013]
Paddle problem at Lock 8. Follow link for details...
Paddle problem delay on Huddersfield [10th Aug 2013]
Lock 13w closed for repair. Follow link for details...
Photograph of latest Huddersfield Narrow sinking [7th Aug 2013]
Similarity to 2011 sinking at same lock. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool starts running out of water [5th Aug 2013]
Gargrave locks closed until water levels improve. Follow link for details...
Barrowford Locks closed on Leeds and Liverpool [5th Aug 2013]
Problem with cill shuts locks. Follow link for details...
Sunken boat closes Huddersfield Narrow [5th Aug 2013]
Closed at Lock 9w. Follow link for details...
Guillotine failure at Todmorden [2nd Aug 2013]
Stoppage at Lock 19 of Rochdale Canal. Follow link for details...
Short stoppages on Huddersfield Narrow [1st Aug 2013]
Repairs to be carried out in several locations. Follow link for details...
Damaged Cill shuts Littleborough flight [25th July 2013]
Rochdale Canal closed between locks 36 and 44. Follow link for details...
Bridge strike closes Rochdale Canal [24th July 2013]
Unsafe parapet shuts canal east of Todmorden. Follow link for details...
Police incident leads to stoppage on Macclesfield [24th July 2013]
Closed near Congleton Station. (Now re-opened) Follow link for details...
Water supply restrictions start on Leeds and Liverpool [18th July 2013]
Lock flights to summit level closed at night. Follow link for details...
Water supply problems on Rochdale [18th July 2013]
Restricted passage times across Summit. Follow link for details...
Swing bridge stoppage near Bingley [17th July 2013]
Leeds and Liverpool closed at Riddleston. Follow link for details...
Johnsons Hillock locks closed [17th July 2013]
Leeds and Liverpool stoppage as cill fails. (Now re-opened) Follow link for details...
Short stoppages on Huddersfield Narrow [17th July 2013]
Closures to enable remedial work. Follow link for details...
Another one day Marsden stoppage [20th June 2013]
Lock 38e Huddersfield Narrow shut 26th June. Follow link for details...
Boat damages bridge on Ashton Canal [12th June 2013]
Navigation blocked below Lock 17. Follow link for details...
Boat Sinking blocks Ashton Canal [11th June 2013]
Lock 13, Clayton. Now re-opened. Follow link for details...
One day Marsden stoppage [6th June 2013]
Lock 38e Huddersfield Narrow shut 7th June. Follow link for details...
Skipton Swing Bridge Closed [28th May 2013]
Boat impact puts bridge out of action. Follow link for details...
Hiccup on the Huddersfield Narrow [26th May 2013]
Boaters re-open lock. Follow link for details...
Website Update: Stainforth and Keadby Canal [15th May 2013]
Virtual Cruise updated with many new photos. Follow link for details...
Website Update: Sheffield and South Yorkshire [15th May 2013]
Virtual Cruise updated with improved photo. Follow link for details...
Yorkshire Flood Locks Closed [15th May 2013]
Also stoppage at Woodnock Lock. Follow link for details...
Shepley Bridge Lock update [4th May 2013]
Lock on Calder and Hebble may re-open after 20th May. Follow link for details...
Calder and Hebble Stoppage [30th Apr 2013]
Shepley Bridge Lock closed for emergency repair. Follow link for details...
Stoppage on Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation [19th Apr 2013]
Doncaster Lock closed for emergency repair. (Now re-opened) Follow link for details...
Diggle flight re-opens [15th Apr 2013]
Huddersfield Narrow Canal Update - lock repair complete. Follow link for details...
Macclesfield Stoppage [12th Apr 2013]
Bosley Locks closed for emergency repair. Follow link for details...
No-go on New Junction [8th Apr 2013]
Power cut will mean no passage on 11th April. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool open again [8th Apr 2013]
Fully open after stoppages at Apperley Bridge. Follow link for details...
Snowy start for Standedge season [31st Mar 2013]
Snow delays opening for visitors. Follow link for details...
Diggle flight to open 26th April at earliest [28th Mar 2013]
Huddersfield Narrow Canal Update. (Now re-opened) Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Narrow could be shut for weeks [17th Mar 2013]
Broken gate at Diggle. Follow link for details...
Tree blocks canal west of Wigan [8th Feb 2013]
Closed near Bridge 46, Gathurst. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Open Day Scrapped [25th Jan 2013]
Poor weather forces Sladen Lock event cancellation. Follow link for details...
Weather delays Dowley Gap Open Day [24th Jan 2013]
Now open for visits on 17th February. Follow link for details...
Snow on the Huddersfield Narrow! [18th Jan 2013]
TV Historian Dan Snow at Diggle Locks. Follow link for details...
Unlocking artwork on the canal [18th Jan 2013]
Balance beam poetry. Follow link for details...
Makeover for Cooper Bridge Weir [13th Jan 2013]
Major work to prevent further failures. Follow link for details...
Changes to Pennine Waterways email notifications [27th Dec 2012]
Sign up for alternative service. Follow link for details...
Pollution shuts part of Leeds and Liverpool [17th Dec 2012]
Closed at Appley Bridge, west of Wigan. Follow link for details...
Croxton re-opens [27th Nov 2012]
12 mile stretch of Trent & Mersey re-opens early Follow link for details...
Heavy rain affects Yorkshire waterways [23rd Nov 2012]
Flood locks shut after heavy rain Follow link for details...
Winter Stoppages 2012 - 2013 [Updated 20th Nov 2012]
Summary of this Winter's stoppages in the Pennines area updated. Follow link for details...
Breach south of Preston Brook [26th Sep 2012]
Cheshire Ring blocked near Dutton Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool blocked by fallen tree [24th Sep 2012]
Closed at Fenniscowles west of Blackburn Follow link for details...
Barnby Dun Bridge Delays [10th Sep 2012]
Bridge currently out of action Follow link for details...
Wigan Stoppage [28th Aug 2012]
Closed between Locks 65 and 87 Follow link for details...
Further Restrictions at Marple [22nd Aug 2012]
Open 9 - 3 until balance beam repaired. Follow link for details...
Pollution shuts Aire and Calder [20th Aug 2012]
Closed between Leeds Lock & Fishpond Lock. Follow link for details...
Bridge Failure on Leeds and Liverpool [13th Aug 2012]
Canal closed east of Burscough. Follow link for details...
Paddle Problem at Diggle [8th Aug 2012]
Repairs needed at Lock 29w. Follow link for details...
Lemonroyd Lock to shut for a week [8th Aug 2012]
Aire and Calder stoppage from 20th August. Follow link for details...
Marple Locks Restricted Opening [2nd Aug 2012]
Open only mornings until repairs complete. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool Stoppage [2nd Aug 2012]
Johnson's Hillock lock flight closed. Follow link for details...
Marple Locks Stoppage [31st July 2012]
Peak forest flight closed following leak from pound. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Nine Closed [20th July 2012]
Weekend stoppage after gate lifted. Follow link for details...
See July 25th update with photo.
Calder and Hebble Closed Again [19th July 2012]
Flood gates shut on river sections. Follow link for details...
Silt blocking Huddersfield Narrow [12th July 2012]
Flood debris between Locks 14e and 15e. Follow link for details...
Nicholas Crane coasts through Standedge Tunnel [9th July 2012]
Television crew at Tunnel End. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Canal Closed Again [6th July 2012]
Closed around Lock 12. Follow link for details...
New Junction Canal Closed [6th July 2012]
Don Aqueduct flood gates shut. Follow link for details...
Calder and Hebble Closed [6th July 2012]
Flood gates may be shut for days. Follow link for details...
Coxheads Swing Bridge Closed Again [2nd July 2012]
Leeds and Liverpool bridge vandalised. Follow link for details...
Goodbye, British Waterways. Hello Canal and River Trust! [2nd July 2012]
Waterways transferred to new Trust. Follow link for details...
Broken Cill Delays Boaters on Huddersfield [1st July 2012]
Marsden lock flight closed. Follow link for details...
Rochdale re-opens with restrictions [28th June 2012]
Locks 12 and 13 open 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm only. Follow link for details...
Stranded boat re-floated [28th June 2012]
Boat blocking Rochdale Canal has been moved. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Canal remains blocked after floods [25th June 2012]
Boat stranded across canal. Photos. Follow link for details...
Flooding disrupts navigation in Yorkshire [23rd June 2012]
Heavy rain affects canals. Follow link for details...
Car blocks Rochdale Canal [21st June 2012]
Bridge closed in Walsden. Follow link for details...
Half Day Huddersfield Hold-up [21st June 2012]
Lock 1e closed 12.00 - 4.00. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool bridge stoppage [20th June 2012]
Swing bridge at Kildwick closed (now re-opened) Follow link for details...
Rochdale Nine Stoppage [18th June 2012]
Closed until 19th June. Follow link for details...
Wigan Waterless Once More [30th May 2012]
Vandals drain lock flight. Follow link for details...
Barrowford Stoppage [24th May 2012]
Repairs at Leeds and Liverpool Lock 50. Follow link for details...
Another Wigan Stoppage [23rd May 2012]
Paddle repairs at Ell Meadow Lock. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Stoppage at Sowerby Bridge [22nd May 2012]
Closed until Friday. Now re-opened. Follow link for details...
Why the Huddersfield Narrow is still closed [21st May 2012]
Delays continue at Lock 1w. Now re-opened. Follow link for details...
Tesco and BW reach Trolley Agreement [20th May 2012]
Tesco to pay BW to clear trolleys at Stalybridge. Follow link for details...
Queen Takes Canal Trip in Burnley [16th May 2012]
Royal journey on Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Canal closed in Ashton [15th May 2012]
Gate failure at Lock 1w. Closed until 23rd May Follow link for details...
Half Day Wigan Stoppage [14th May 2012]
All locks in Wigan closed on 15th May until noon. Follow link for details...
Trees block Upper Peak Forest Canal [29th April 2012]
Closed one mile south of Marple. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Narrow now re-opened at Lock 20w [17th April 2012]
Extra repair work finished earlier than expected. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Narrow could be closed for a month at Frenches [17th April 2012]
Further difficulties encountered at Lock 20w. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Waterfront: The Photos [13th April 2012]
Former Sellers Tunnel opened out as feature of development. Follow link for details...
Boat sinking blocks Huddersfield Canal [10th April 2012]
Lock 1w blocked - canal closed between Ashton and Stalybridge. Follow link for details...
Marple Locks stoppage [8th April 2012]
Paddle failure closes locks, Peak Forest Canal. Follow link for details...
New Stretch of canal opens in Huddersfield [5th April 2012]
Tunnel opened up and new lock built. Follow link for details...
Trees block Cheshire Ring canals [4th April 2012]
Stoppages on Lower Peak Forest and Ashton Canals Follow link for details...
Bridge restrictions on way to Liverpool [3rd April 2012]
Bridge 20 (Coxhead's) only open at 9.00 am and 3.00. Follow link for details...
Peak Forest Canal Pages Updated! [29th March 2012]
'Virtual cruise' of Peak Forest completely revised with new, bigger photos. Follow link to see...
Silt Discharge closes Rochdale Canal [18th Feb 2012]
Closed near Rochdale until late March. Follow link for details...
Pollution shuts Peak Forest again [17th Feb 2012]
Closed at Woodley until Monday evening. Follow link for details...
Diggle Open Day Changed [14th Feb 2012]
Lock now open on Monday 12th March. Follow link for details...
Bridge Restrictions at Lymm [6th Feb 2012]
Closed to navigation during working hours. Follow link for details...
Ice Closes Barton [3rd Feb 2012]
Barton Swing Aqueduct closed until Monday. Follow link for details...
Bingley Five Rises to the Occasion [29th Jan 2012]
Successful open weekend at Bingley Five Rise Locks. Follow link for details...
Canal "Open Days" [14th Jan 2012]
Go behind the scenes at Bingley, Marsden, Diggle and Stanley Ferry. (link changed) Follow link for details...
Trees block canals [6th Jan 2012]
Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge & Peak Forest Canal south of Marple. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Narrow Canal Pages Updated! [4th Jan 2012]
'Virtual cruise' of HNC completely revised with new, bigger photos. Follow link to see...
Restriction at Bosley Locks [3rd Jan 2012]
Booked passage required. Available Tues, Thurs, Sat only. Follow link for details...
Archive photos of Rochdale Canal [28th Dec 2011]
New page comparing archive photos of Rochdale Canal in Manchester with recent photos of same locations. Follow link to see...
Rochdale Christmas Closure [21st Dec 2011]
Car in lock; no passage Manchester - Failsworth until 4th Jan. Follow link for details...
New Life for Old Boat! [17th Dec 2011]
Re-planking of historic wooden boat Hazel begins - photos. Follow link for details...
Facelift for lock in Rotherham [14th Dec 2011]
New gates for Ickles Lock - photos. Follow link for details...
Closure of busy towpath on Peak Forest [26th Nov 2011]
Towpath closure for 18 weeks near Portland Basin. Follow link for details...
Marple Locks: Half Day Stoppages[23rd Nov 2011]
Marple flight closed on 29th Nov pm and 30th Nov am. Follow link for details...
Wigan Stoppage[21st Nov 2011]
Drained pound near Wigan Pier. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Waterfront Progress[15th Nov 2011]
New photos of progress on opening up former Sellers Tunnel. Follow link for details...
One Day Stoppage at Thorne[24th Oct 2011]
Wykewell Bridge shut 27th October. Follow link for details...
Name for New Waterways Charity announced[6th Oct 2011]
Canal and River Trust is named. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Canal closed for tunnel removal![2nd Oct 2011]
11-year-old tunnel goes in lengthy stoppage. Follow link for details...
Tree Closes Lower Peak Forest[14th Sep 2011]
Canal closed at Hyde Bank Tunnel. Follow link for details...
Fallen Trees block Rochdale Canal[13th Sep 2011]
Canal closed at Hebden Bridge. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Stoppage as boat sinks[15th Aug 2011]
Canal closed between Locks 7w and 10w until Tuesday p.m. Follow link for details...
BW Recover Stricken Boat See photos...
Rochdale Nine Restrictions Changed[12th Aug 2011]
Restricted opening times for Locks 86 and 87 next week. Follow link for details...
Stoppage in Wigan for investigation[9th Aug 2011]
Locks 86-87 closed Thursday 11th August. Follow link for details...
Delays for lock investigations[8th Aug 2011]
Locks at Leeds and Huddersfield closed for leak investigations. Follow link for details...
Sheffield Stoppage[2nd Aug 2011]
No passage through Tinsley Locks. Follow link for details...
Restrictions on Rochdale Nine[1st Aug 2011]
Restricted opening times for Locks 86 and 87 for 2 weeks. Follow link for details...
Police Close Canal Near Leeds[1st Aug 2011]
Closed Newlay to Kirkstall during investigation. Follow link for details...
One Day Stoppage on Huddersfield Narrow[26th July 2011]
Lock 8e closed on Thurs 28th July. Follow link for details...
Bridgewater Canal celebrates 250 years![15th July 2011]
Series of events to mark anniversary. Follow link for details...
Future of Pennine canals on Politics Show[12th July 2011]
Watch item until 17th July. Follow link for details...
Cill Stoppage on Huddersfield Narrow[4th July 2011]
Stoppage at Lock 16e for cill investigation. Follow link for details...
Restricted Opening on Ashton Canal[28th June 2011]
Evening stoppages this week. Also emergency stoppage at Lock 16. Follow link for details...
Canoes take to Cheshire Ring[24th June 2011]
Annual 24-hour paddle challenge. Follow link for details...
Stoppage on Huddersfield Narrow[15th June 2011]
Boaters face delays near Slaithwaite. Follow link for details...
Stoppage on Ashton Canal[12th June 2011]
Lock problem shuts canal. Follow link for details...
Boater Damage Shuts Rochdale Canal For A Week[11th May 2011]
Stoppage at Lock 1 Sowerby Bridge. Follow link for details...
Calder and Hebble Drained Near Elland[11th May 2011]
Mile-long pound near Elland will take 2 days to re-fill. Follow link for details...
One Day Stoppage on Rochdale Nine[10th May 2011]
Closed Wednesday 18th May 7.30am - 5.00pm. Follow link for details...
Serious Water Shortage at Sowerby Bridge[4th May 2011]
Limited booked passage at Tuel Lane Lock on Rochdale Canal. 
Follow link for details...
Stoppage on Wigan Flight[9th May 2011]
Lock 77 closed on Leeds and Liverpool. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool Summit Restrictions[6th May 2011]
Limited opening hours introduced to save water. Follow link for details...
Broken cill delay on Marsden flight[28th Apr 2011]
1 day stoppage at Lock 32e on Huddersfield Canal. Follow link for details...
Low Pounds on Western Huddersfield Narrow Canal[25th Apr 2011]
Delays after locks 3w to 4w & 10w to 13w drained. Follow link for details...
Two Day Ashton Stoppage[20th Apr 2011]
Closed at Lock 17, Droylsden. Follow link for details...
Paddle Problems at Todmorden[19th Apr 2011]
Delays for boaters on Rochdale Canal. Follow link for details...
Water Loss Means More Delays on Huddersfield Narrow[18th Apr 2011]
East side of canal affected after paddle misuse. Follow link for details...
Emergency Stoppage at Milnsbridge[13th Apr 2011]
Huddersfield Narrow closed at Lock 12e. Follow link for details...
Legging Fiesta Marks Standedge Anniversary[6th Apr 2011]
200 years of Standedge Tunnel celebrated. Follow link for details...
Improved Facilities at Hebden Bridge[6th Apr 2011]
Safer landing stage for Rochdale Canal facilities. Follow link for details...
Barton Aqueduct Re-opening Delayed[1st Apr 2011]
Will now re-open 5th April. Follow link for details...
Get Closer to Nature on the Rochdale Canal![31st Mar 2011]
New officer to work in East Manchester area. Follow link for details...
Standedge Tunnel Spectacle to mark 200th Anniversary![20th Mar 2011]
Legging and other activities to mark 200 years. Follow link for details...
Late start to season on Huddersfield Narrow[19th Mar 2011]
No through passage before 25th March. Follow link for details...
Ashton Canal Closure for new connection[14th Mar 2011]
One day stoppage at Ancoats. Follow link for details...
Waterway Charity - New Name and Logo Revealed[1st Apr 2011]
Name announced for charity that will take over from BW. Follow link for details...
A Less Leaky Leeds and Liverpool?[1st Apr 2011]
Innovative approach hoped to reduce water loss. Follow link for details...
Winter Stoppages 2010 -11[Updated 21st Feb 2011]
List of planned canal stoppages in the area this winter. Click to see...
Tree Blocks Lower Peak Forest[26th Jan 2011]
Tree down near Hyde. Follow link for details...
Dangerous building closes canal at Nelson[25th Jan 2011]
Leeds & Liverpool Canal closed after building collapses. Follow link for details...
Rail Bridge works to shut Rochdale and Calder & Hebble[24th Jan 2011]
Stoppages at Firgrove and Thornhill Lees. Follow link for details...
Bridge Fault Near Skipton[18th Jan 2011]
Leeds and Liverpool closed at Bradley. Follow link for details...
Stoppage at Bosley Locks[7th Jan 2011]
Emergency repairs taking place. Follow link for details...
Peak Forest work now takes place in Spring[6th Jan 2011]
Hyde Bank Tunnel to be closed for repairs. Follow link for details...
Defra announces 19% cut in funding to BW[20th Dec 2010]
BW explains how its budget affected. Follow link for details...
Barton Aqueduct out of action[26th Nov 2010]
Closed until at least Monday 29th. Follow link for details...
Emergency repairs at Poolstock[24th Nov 2010]
Photo of work at Wigan. Boaters "marooned". Follow link for details...
Problem extends Wigan stoppage[22nd Nov 2010]
Wigan locks and Poolstock stay closed. Follow link for details...
Additional lock stoppages on Leeds and Liverpool[4th Nov 2010]
8th November for 2 weeks. Follow link for details...
Two Day Stoppage on Rochdale Nine in Manchester[2nd Nov 2010]
Closed Nov 3rd - 4th to replace paddles. Follow link for details...
Additional bridge stoppages on Leeds and Liverpool[25th Oct 2010]
Repairs for two swing bridges in November. Follow link for details...
One day stoppage at Gargrave[14th Oct 2010]
Broken balance beam at Scarland Lock, Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Follow link for details...
Incident shuts canal near Rotherham[12th Oct 2010]
Sheffield & South Yorks closed Ickles Lock to Jordans Lock. Follow link for details...
Two Day Stoppage on Rochdale Canal[11th Oct 2010]
Lock 61 nr Middleton closed for cill repairs. Click to see...
Lift Bridge Problem on Peak Forest Canal[8th Oct 2010]
Contact BW to pass through Stanley Lift Bridge. Follow link for details...
Restriction on Rochdale Canal[6th Oct 2010]
Lock 62 - 63 passage between 9.30 & 3.00 only. Follow link for details...
Bridge Stoppage near Leeds[5th Oct 2010]
Swing bridge repairs at Rodley. Follow link for details...
Barton Aqueduct Restriction[24th Sep 2010]
Winter opening hours start early. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool hire boat company to close[22nd Sep 2010]
Rosewood Narrowboats to cease operations. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool Canal to re-open in two stages[15th Sep 2010]
Wigan to Barrowford opens Friday - the rest next Wednesday. Follow link for details...
Radio 4 Programme on Leeds and Liverpool[12th Sep 2010]
Listen to programme on-line. Follow link for details...
New Manager for BW North East[11th Sep 2010]
Jon Horsfall joins from United Utilities. Follow link for details...
Unwise boaters intimidated by youths[11th Sep 2010]
Youths menace pair boating through Clayton in evening. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool Reservoirs: Levels not improving[10th Sep 2010]
Slight reduction in overall figures. Follow link for details...
Lift Bridge Problem on Rochdale Canal[10th Sep 2010]
Book passage through Grimshaw Lane Lift Bridge. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool Reservoirs: Slow Progress Continues[2nd Sep 2010]
No cheer from latest reservoir statistics. Follow link for details...
Now Leeds and Liverpool suffering from Algae[30th Aug 2010]
East Lancashire affected by toxic canal water. Follow link for details...
Plug Those Leaks, Farmers tell BW![28th Aug 2010]
Farmers angry over canal leaks. Follow link for details...
Legs Crossed on the Macclesfield[27th Aug 2010]
Pump-out out of action until after Bank Holiday. Follow link for details...
Slow Recovery for Leeds and Liverpool Reservoirs[26th Aug 2010]
Not enough water yet to re-open canal. Follow link for details...
Book now for Liverpool or Lancaster[25th Aug 2010]
Liverpool and Ribble Link bookings resuming. Follow link for details...
Better Outlook for Rochdale Canal[20th Aug 2010]
Summit restrictions being eased. Follow link for details...
Low pounds delay boaters through Leeds[19th Aug 2010]
Leeds and Liverpool closed below Newlay. Follow link for details...
Not much water yet for Leeds and Liverpool Canal[17th Aug 2010]
Reservoir levels still low. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Nine Closed[16th Aug 2010]
Stoppage after gate damaged by boat impact. Follow link for details...
Lock closed on Aire and Calder[9th Aug 2010]
Woodnook Lock shut by sluice problem. Follow link for details...
BW statement on water situation[9th Aug 2010]
Water shortage risks to Pennine canals. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Canal to stay open[4th Aug 2010]
Summit bookings now being taken until end of August. Follow link for details...
Sixty Miles of Leeds and Liverpool Closed[2nd Aug 2010]
Gargrave to Wigan shut by water shortage. Follow link for details...
Keadby Bridge Stoppage[July 2010]
Keadby Swing Bridge problem. Now open just once a day.Follow link for details...
Paddle Failure Shuts Leeds Lock[July 2010]
Leeds Lock closed on Aire and Calder. Follow link for details...
Another Huddersfield Stoppage[July 2010]
Lock 5e closed after paddle problem drains long pound. Follow link for details...
Leeds and Liverpool runs out of water[July 2010]
Sixty miles of canal to close from August 2nd. Follow link for details...
Marsden incident shuts canal[July 2010]
Lock 39e shut for police investigation. Now re-opened. Follow link for details...
Huddersfield Canal locks closed after boat damage[July 2010]
Stoppages after cills damaged. Follow link for details...
Tuel Deep Lock closed[July 2010]
Rochdale Canal water shortage continues. Follow link for details...
Emergency stoppage at Wigan Top Lock[July 2010]
Closed one day for paddle repair. Follow link for details...
Water shortage hits Liverpool and Ribble Link bookings[July 2010]
No new bookings being taken. Follow link for details...
Bridgewater Canal film wins award[July 2010]
Short video is best digital film. Follow link for details...
Rochdale restrictions start to bite[July 2010]
Two boats a day each way over summit. Follow link for details...
Rochdale stoppage to fix leaky aqueduct[June 2010]
Warland stoppage 5th - 8th July. Follow link for details...
Another delay on Huddersfield[June 2010]
Stoppage at Lock 20w, Uppermill. Follow link for details...
Rochdale Canal could run out of water[June 2010]
Summit could shut by mid-August. Follow link for details...
Water Shortage Affecting Leeds and Liverpool[June 2010]
Restricted hours at most locks. Follow link for details...
One Day Stoppage on Ashton[June 2010]
Lock 7 closed 29th June. Follow link for details...
Repairs on Huddersfield mean delays[June 2010]
Lock 32w closed 23rd - 25th June. Follow link for details...
Stoppage at Dobson Locks[June 2010]
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, today and tomorrow. Follow link for details...
Hold-up in Huddersfield[June 2010]
Emergency stoppage at Lock 1e. Follow link for details...
Mooring Restrictions at Castlefield[June 2010]
Staffordshire Arm out of use. Follow link for details...
Restricted Passage Through Wigan[June 2010]
Severely reduced hours. Follow link for details...
Wigan Waterless Once Again[June 2010]
Leeds and Liverpool locks through Wigan closed. Details...
Stoppage at Barrowford Locks[May 2010]
Damaged cill shuts Leeds & Liverpool lock. Details...
Shorter Opening Hours for Plank Lane[May 2010]
Lift bridge open fewer hours from June. Become a bridge-keeper! Details...
Leeds and Liverpool: Reduced Lock Opening Hours[May 2010]
Most locks only open 9.00 - 4.30 to conserve water. Details...
Pollution Shuts Calder and Hebble Navigation[May 2010]
Cooper Bridge to Thornhill closed. Re-opens 27th May Details...
Fire Shuts Canals[May 2010]
Huddersfield Broad still closed. Re-opens 27th May Huddersfield Narrow re-opened. Details...
Stoppage at Marple Locks[May 2010]
Peak Forest Canal locks closed. Details...
Residents oppose canalside development[May 2010]
Plans for land near Bingley Five Rise locks. Details...
Plank Lane Hold-up[May 2010]
Lift bridge closed to navigation. Details...
More problems at Salterhebble[May 2010]
Restricted opening hours at Guillotine Lock. Restrictions now lifted. Details...
Car in Lock blocks Rochdale Canal[May 2010]
Closed for police investigation. Now re-opened. Details...
BW asks for views on Winter Stoppages[May 2010]
Proposals available for comment. Details...
Horse Drawn Across the Pennines[Apr 2010]
Opportunity to see traditional boating in practice. Details...
Pomona Lock Charge Increases[Apr 2010]
Fee will now be £22. Details...
Metrolink Means Delays For Rochdale Boaters[Apr 2010]
Bridge reconstruction will affect boat passage. Details...
Burscough Stables - BW Response[Mar 2010]
Detailed BW response to dismay over demolition. Photo and details...
Wigan gets back to normal[Mar 2010]
Boats moving as drained pounds recover. Photo and details...
Okay - Poo's Done This?[Mar 2010]
BW takes the lead on dog poo bags in hedges. Photo and details...
More Heritage to Go?[Mar 2010]
Historic boathorse stables at Burscough to be demolished. Photos and details...
Slow Recovery in Wigan[Mar 2010]
Water levels still down. Photo and details...
Swing Bridge Re-opens[Mar 2010]
Maghull Hall Swing Bridge re-opens Details...
No Boating in Waterless Wigan[Mar 2010]
Pounds through Wigan and Leigh Branch drained. Details...
Standedge Re-opening Delayed[Mar 2010]
Tunnel boat trips now resume 27th March. Details...
One Macclesfield Stoppage Ends Early[Mar 2010]
Red Bull stoppage ends 13th March; Bollington still shut. Details...
Huddersfield Stoppage extended again[Mar 2010]
Eastern half of Huddersfield Narrow Canal now closed until 1st April. Details...
Liverpool Cut Off[Mar 2010]
Leeds Liverpool swing bridge problem at Maghull. Details...
Hold-up on Aire and Calder[Feb 2010]
Birkwood Lock, nr Stanley Ferry, closed. Details...
Peak Forest Stoppage for Aqueduct Work[Feb 2010]
Closed at Romiley for first 2 weeks of March. Details...
Winter Stoppages 2009-2010
This Winter's programme of stoppages to carry out repairs has been updated. Details...
Rochdale Nine Stoppage Extended[Feb 2010]
Stoppage on Rochdale Nine locks in Manchester extended to March 26th. Details...
Newlay Lock Gates Renewed[Feb 2010]
Four pairs of new gates craned into place. Details and photos...
One Day Stoppage at Lemonroyd[Feb 2010]
Lock closed 23rd Feb. Details...
Barton Aqueduct to Re-open[Feb 2010]
Re-opens 12.00 noon Thurs 4th Feb. Details...
More Stoppages Delayed[Feb 2010]
Later finishes to work on Macclesfield and Rochdale. Details...
Standedge Fleet takes a trip to Liverpool[Feb 2010]
Tunnel boats on the road. Details...
Hard-surfacing the Rochdale Canal Towpath[Feb 2010]
Consultation meeting about re-surfacing work. Details...
HCS Founder John Maynard Dies[Jan 2010]
John Maynard, one of the founders of the Huddersfield Canal Society, has died. Details...
Two Week Stoppage at Keadby[Jan 2010]
Keadby Lock closed 6th -17th Feb. Details...
Huddersfield Stoppage extended by One Month[Jan 2010]
Eastern half of canal shut until 26th March. Details...
Barton Aqueduct Problems Continue[Jan 2010]
Bridgewater Canal still closed at Barton. Open one hour Feb 1st. Details...
Leeds and Liverpool Stoppages Extended[Jan 2010]
Work at Gargrave and Wigan to overrun. Details...
One Day Delay on Macclesfield Canal[Jan 2010]
Royal Oak swing bridge shut Mon 1st Feb. Details...
Technical Problems Shut Barton Aqueduct[Jan 2010]
Bridgewater Canal closed at Barton. Details...
Wall Collapse Shuts Towpath[Jan 2010]
Towpath of Huddersfield Narrow blocked in Mossley. Details and photo...
Rochdale Summit - Book Now for Christmas![Dec 2009]
Christmas to New Year passages must be booked by 24th Dec. Details...
Dangerous Building in Sowerby Bridge[Dec 2009]
Rochdale Canal Closed. Details...
Oil Spill shuts New Junction Canal[Dec 2009]
Stoppage near Hebden Bridge Details...
Paddle Failure on Rochdale[Dec 2009]
Stoppage near Hebden Bridge Details...
Electrical Fault stops passage to Liverpool[Dec 2009]
Swing bridge out of action at Maghull, Leeds & Liverpool. Now re-opened Details...
Silt Blocks Calder and Hebble[Dec 2009]
Blocked above Ganny Lock, Brighouse. Details...
Barnby Dun Bridge Closed[Dec 2009]
South Yorkshire lift bridge out of action. Now re-opened Details...
BW now re-organised[Nov 2009]
Find out about the new areas and teams. Details...
Online Petition Gathers Pace[Nov 2009]
Petition on No 10 site opposes BW property sell-off. Details...
Two Day Stoppage at Barton Aqueduct[Nov 2009]
Restricted Dec 9th and closed to navigation Dec 10th. Details...
Marple Locks to be shut for three weeks[Nov 2009]
Bridge works from end November. Details...
Leeds Liverpool closed at Hapton[Nov 2009]
Canal closed after bridge hit. Now re-opened Details...
Huddersfield Narrow gets an Overhaul[Nov 2009]
Lock gate replacement on Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Details...
Tinsley Locks to re-open [Oct 2009]
Stoppage to end after a month. Details...
Fire Shuts Rochdale Canal[Oct 2009]
Canal and towpath closed at Miles Platting. Now re-opened Details...
Sheffield Stoppage Continues[Oct 2009]
Stoppage at Tinsley Locks continues due to collapsed culvert. Details...
Stoppage at Lemonroyd[Oct 2009]
Failed cill shuts Aire & Calder lock. Now re-opened Details...
Bridge Fault Shuts Lower Peak Forest[Oct 2009]
Stoppage at Stanley Lift Bridge, Dukinfield. Now re-opened Details...
Pump Problem Affects Tinsley Locks[Sept 2009]
Stoppage reported at Tinsley Locks, Sheffield. Details...
Paddle Problem Delay on Rochdale[Sept 2009]
Stoppage at Littleborough. Now re-opened. Latest information...
Huddersfield Leak will take 10 weeks to fix[Sept 2009]
Huddersfield Narrow Canal closed by leak near Lock 14e. Latest information...
Underwater Obstruction Blocks Rochdale[Aug 2009]
Rochdale Canal closed at Lock 60. Now re-opened Details...
Two Day Stoppage on Rochdale Nine[Aug 2009]
Closed 2nd & 3rd Sept to install landings (dates changed). Details...
BW staff to operate Guillotine Gate[Aug 2009]
BW to work Lock 24e Huddersfield Narrow after safety concerns. Details...
Another Half Day Stoppage at Bosley[Aug 2009]
Lock 5, Macclesfield Canal, closed Wednesday morning (12th August) for gate inspection. Details...
Guillotine Gate cuts off Huddersfield Canal[Aug 2009]
Lock 24e Huddersfield Narrow closed over safety concerns. Details...
Rain improves Leeds Liverpool Canal reserves[Aug 2009]
Restricted lock hours Barrowford to Gargrave lifted. Details...
Stoppage at Newlay near Leeds[Aug 2009]
Newlay Locks, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, closed for several days. Details...
Collapsed Wall at Rotherham - channel now navigable[July 2009]
Sheffield & South Yorkshire re-opened at Rotherham. Details...
Overnight Stoppage at Dobson Locks[July 2009]
Dobson Locks, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, closed overnight 30th-31st July. Details...
Emergency 1-Day Stoppage at Bank Newton[July 2009]
Lock 37 Bank Newton flight, Leeds & Liverpool Canal, closed Friday 31st July. Details...
Another 1-Day Stoppage on Leeds & Liverpool[July 2009]
Lock 47 Barrowford closed Thurs 30th July. Details...
Blown Cill shuts Marsden Locks[July 2009]
Lock 35e Huddersfield Narrow closed until Friday. (now re-opened) Details...
Tide Out at Wigan Pier[July 2009]
Vandals drain Leeds Liverpool Canal at Wigan Pier. (now re-opened) Details...
Careless Boater shuts Huddersfield Canal[July 2009]
Paddles left open drain long pound. (now re-opened) Details...
Fallen Tree Shuts Rochdale[July 2009]
Rochdale Canal closed at Walsden. Details and new photo...
Now re-opened after leak at Sowerby Bridge. Details...
Fence will block access to lock[June 2009]
Steps from Canal Street Manchester to Lock 86 Rochdale Canal will be blocked. BW says not a problem. Extra time to send in comments. Detailed article about this with photographs...
Water Shortages affect Huddersfield Narrow[June 2009]
New restrictions on Marsden flight. Details...
Water Shortages Cause Problems on Rochdale[June 2009]
Major restrictions at Summit. Details...
One Day Stoppages on Huddersfield Narrow[June 2009]
Diggle lock flight shut for paddle repairs. Details...
Honour for IWA's John Fletcher[June 2009]
Waterways campaigner John Fletcher awarded O.B.E. Details...
Wildlife to get the High Life[June 2009]
Habitat design for canalside wildlife in Leeds. Details...
BW to improve safety at Canal Street lock[June 2009]
Plans for Lock 86 of Rochdale Canal, Manchester, for when fence blocks access. Detailed article with photographs...
Marsden lock flight re-filled[June 2009]
Marsden flight re-opens after boater left paddles open. Details...
One Day Stoppages on Leeds & Liverpool[June 2009]
Locks 40 & 39, Bank Newton, closed 12th & 19th June to replace paddles - should reduce water loss. Details...
One Day Stoppage at Hebden Bridge[June 2009]
Rochdale Canal closed at Hebden Bridge, 3rd June. Details...
One Day Stoppage at Marple[June 2009]
Marple Locks on Peak Forest closed June 2nd. Details...
Leeds and Liverpool Leak near Parbold[June 2009]
Leak closed Leeds and Liverpool Canal - now re-opened. Details...
Meet the Bosses again[June 2009]
Customer meetings with BW Directors. Details...
BW Re-organisation - Have Your Say![June 2009]
BW invites comments on its proposed restructuring. Details...
Calder and Hebble Problem[May 2009]
Possible delays at Wakefield Flood Lock. Details...
Hold-up on Rochdale Nine[May 2009]
Stoppage after damaged cill at Lock 88 - now re-opened. Details...
Huddersfield Narrow re-opens[May 2009]
Leak now fixed. Details and photos...
Salterhebble Lock Nearly Ready[May 2009]
Restricted opening hours continue but Salterhebble Guillotine Lock should re-open soon. Details...
Ashton Canal could re-open 14th May [May 2009]
Repair work now underway. Details and photos...
Upper Peak Forest Bridge Restriction [May 2009]
Limited hours for swing bridge after boat damage. Details...
Leeds Liverpool Canal may run short of water[May 2009]
Restricted lock hours Barrowford to Gargrave. Details...
Huddersfield Narrow stays shut[May 2009]
BW work to fix leak continues. Details...
Limited opening resumes at Salterhebble[April 2009]
Salterhebble Guillotine Lock re-opens Friday 1st May but with restricted opening hours. Details...
Huddersfield Narrow closed near Marsden[May 2009]
BW to work through weekend to fix leak. Details...
Wire causes Ashton Canal stoppage [April 2009]
Closed at Clayton after wire fouls gate. Details...
British Waterways Proposes Re-structure [April 2009]
Vision for 2020. Possible new Peak & Pennine area. Details...
Restrictions at Plank Lane[April 2009]
4-hour stoppages at Plank Lane Lift Bridge. Details...
Leaking Culvert Holds up Huddersfield[April 2009]
Leak closes Huddersfield Narrow between Locks 22e & 42e. Details...
Boathorses and Cuckoos at Standedge! [April 2009]
Standedge Visitor Centre & Tunnel play big part in Marsden's Cuckoo Festival while horseboat Maria legged through tunnel. Details...
Pomona Lock charge increases [April 2009]
Pomona Lock now £21 a boat. Details...
First Tree Blockage of the Season [April 2009]
Peak Forest blocked by tree today: now re-opened. More...
Lower Peak Forest Canal Re-opens [April 2009]
Lower Peak Forest Canal re-opens after pollution incident 4 weeks ago. Details...
Salterhebble Repairs Hit Snag[April 2009]
Repairs to Salterhebble Guillotine Lock on the Calder and Hebble Navigation will take longer than expected - closed until at least Thursday. Details...
New Season at Standedge Tunnel [April 2009]
Standedge Visitor Centre and Tunnel are open for this year with Saturday through trips for passengers. Details...
Canal to be fenced off [April 2009]
Stainless steel and glass fencing to go alongside Rochdale Canal in Canal Street, Manchester. Details...
Liverpool Canal Link opens for business! [April 2009]
Boats will now pass through daily. Details and photos...
Virtual Journey along Canal Link. 
Find out more...
Liverpool Canal Link Opened! [March 2009]
The Liverpool Canal Link was officially opened on 25th March. Details and photos...
Macclesfield Wall Update [March 2009]
Navigation now open but towpath still closed as repairs are finished. Details and new photo...
Calder and Hebble Re-opened [March 2009]
Work to repair Cooper Bridge Weir completed earlier than expected. Navigation re-opened. Details and new photo...
Boaters Hinder Weed Clear-up [March 2009]
Stoppage extended after boaters spread weed. Details...
Liverpool Canal Link Finished - New Photos [March 2009]
BW prepares to open new Canal Link. Details...
New photos of Liverpool Canal Link now online.
Cooper Bridge Weir Repairs Started [March 2009]
Repairs to flood damaged Cooper Bridge Weir should be complete by Mar 29th. River then needs time to fill. Details and new photo...
Ledgard Lock re-opening delayed [March 2009]
Ledgard Flood Lock stoppage now extended. Details...
Progress at Ledgard but Delays at Ganny [March 2009]
Calder & Hebble Latest. Ledgard Flood Lock on schedule. Ganny Lock stoppage extended. Details...
Yorkshire Stoppages [March 2009]
Lock stoppages extended. Stainforth & Keadby blocked. Details...
Opening Times at Salterhebble[March 2009]
Salterhebble Guillotine Lock on the Calder and Hebble Navigation is only open for 3 periods each day. Details...
Macclesfield Re-opens Early [March 2009]
Rebuilding collapsed wall completed. Details...
Liverpool Canal Link Video [Feb 2009]
A time-lapse video has been made of a journey along the Liverpool Canal Link. Details...
Through Standedge Under Your Own Steam! [Feb 2009]
Boaters will be able to steer their own boats through Standedge Tunnel from 30th March. Details...
Passenger Trips Through Standedge Tunnel [Feb 2009]
New monthly through trips for passengers start 4th April. Details...
BW Opens Trolley Hot Line [Feb 2009]
Found a trolley in the canal? You can now report it by phone or online. Details...
Moon Rescued from Canal [Feb 2009]
Moonraking Festival at Slaithwaite. Details and photo...
Calder and Hebble Update [Feb 2009]
Navigation remains closed after flood damage to Cooper Bridge Weir. Work to start on March 10th. Shepley / Ledgard cut also closed. Update and photo... Cooper Bridge Weir photos.
BW "Forges" Ahead with Lock Work [Feb 2009]
Repairs and new gates at Forge Locks, Leeds. Details and photo...
Festival will Light up Snowy Standedge [Feb 2009]
Annual Imbolc Celtic Fire Festival on Saturday 7th Feb at Tunnel End, Marsden. Details...
Liverpool Link was centre of attention! [Jan 2009]
New canal at heart of spectacular finale. Details and photo...
Trafalgar Dock Channel in Water [Jan 2009]
Another section of Liverpool Canal Link finished. Details and photos...
Museum for Ship Canal? [Jan 2009]
Plans for a Manchester Ship Canal museum are being considered. Details...
Ashton Canal re-opened at last! [Dec 2008]
Canal finally re-opens after gate damage in October. Details...
Prince Charles visits Sowerby Bridge Wharf [Dec 2008]
Prince sees canal warehouse restoration. Details...
Bridgewater boaters' extension to Liverpool [Nov 2008]
Bridgewater boats able to use new Canal Link. Details...
New photos of work on Liverpool Canal Link [Nov 2008]
Canal Link is now in water at Pier Head. The rest of the route is nearing completion, including a new channel through Trafalgar Dock. Four pages of photos...
Very Limited Opening at Salterhebble[Nov 2008]
Salterhebble Guillotine Lock on the Calder and Hebble Navigation is only open an hour a day. Details...
Winter Stoppages 2008-9
Some recent changes and additions to programme of canal stoppages to enable repairs to be carried out. Details...
New Mile Posts for Leeds and Liverpool [Oct 2008]
Missing mile posts to be restored. Details and photos...
Hunting the Ghosts of Standedge! [Oct 2008]
Meet Ghosthunter David Vee at Standedge Tunnel. Details...
Stoppage on Bridgewater near Leigh [Oct 2008]
Major winter stoppage on Leigh Branch. Details...
Pollington Lock Re-opens [Oct 2008]
Vital Aire and Calder link re-opens. Details and photos...
Sheffield Stoppage ends [Oct 2008]
Tinsley Locks to re-open Wednesday. Details...
Weir Damage Closes Calder & Hebble [Oct 2008]
Calder & Hebble Navigation closed between Battyeford Lock and Shepley Bridge. Now re-opened. Details...
Women in Canal Plunge Drama [Oct 2008]
Two women rescued from Huddersfield Narrow Canal following freak accident. Details...
Self-Steer at Standedge Tunnel [Oct 2008]
Boaters will be able to steer through tunnel from 2009. Details...
Report Unlicensed Boats! [Oct 2008]
BW introduces on-line checking reporting system. Details...
Forty Years at Standedge! [Sept 2008]
Fred Carter celebrates 40 years of working on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Standedge! Details...
First boats back on Manchester Bolton & Bury![Sept 2008]
The first boats entered the newly restored section of canal in Salford. Details and Photos...
New photos of newly restored canal section in Salford.
Stranded Boat Refloated [Sept 2008]
Boat on towpath since January is recovered. Details and Photos...
Lock Gates in Liverpool [Sept 2008]
New Lock on Liverpool Canal Link. Details and Photos...
From Bank to Bank on the Ashton [Sept 2008]
Volunteers from Royal Bank of Scotland to work on Ashton Canal in Droylsden. Details...
Problems on Huddersfield Narrow [Sept 2008]
Gate damage stoppage on Diggle flight. Now re-opened. Details...
Swimming the Manchester Ship Canal! [Sept 2008]
James Whittaker is swimming the 36 mile canal for charity! Details...
EA Probing Rochdale Canal Pollution [August 2008]
EA investigating pollution incident that closed Rochdale Canal. Details... Canal re-opened after being closed between Ancoats and Failsworth. Details...
Bingley Stoppage [August 2008]
There will be a short emergency stoppage at Bingley 5-Rise Locks. Details...
South Yorkshire now re-opened at Holme Lock [July 2008]
Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation was closed at Holme Lock near Rotherham Details...
Rochdale Canal Festivities [July 2008]
Week of fun activities for young people beside Rochdale Canal Details...
Sheffield & South Yorkshire re-opens [June 2008]
Navigation re-opens at Aldwarke Lock Details...
Huddersfield Narrow closed [June 2008]
Closed at Lock 13w. Now re-opened Details... Photo added
More Tree Trouble [June 2008]
Fallen trees block Rochdale and Peak Forest. Now re-opened Details...
Horrific Swing Bridge Accident [June 2008]
Girl trapped by Ashton Canal bridge Details...
Horse-drawn to Huddersfield[May 2008]
"Maria" was horse-drawn along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and legged through Standedge Tunnel. Now on return journey. Details and photos...
Rochdale Stoppage [May 2008]
Lock 49 in Rochdale closed due to broken paddle. Now re-opened Details...
Trees Block Leeds and Liverpool[May 2008]
Canal blocked near Adlington. Now re-opened Details...
Meet the Boss![May 2008]
BW's Chief Exec, Robin Evans, will go "on tour" to meet canal users. Details...
Breakthrough on Manchester Bolton & Bury![May 2008]
New canal tunnel completed in Salford. Details and photos...
Towpath Improvements in Lancashire[April 2008]
Leeds and Liverpool towpath near Hapton upgraded. Details...
Monster Fish on Rochdale![April 2008]
Huge fish striking terror on Rochdale Canal. Details...
Development Manager for the Rochdale[April 2008]
Waterways Trust to appoint a Development Manager for Rochdale Canal. Details...
Wall Collapse blocks HNC Towpath[April 2008]
Towpath closed near Mossley, but navigation still open. Details...
New Plank Lane Restriction[April 2008]
Plank Lane Bridge to be open just 3 times a day. Details...
Police Seek Burnley Blockage[April 2008]
Police want to close access across an aqueduct following stone-throwing. Details...
Rochdale Canal open again[April 2008]
The Rochdale Canal has re-opened following damage to canal bank in January. Read BW Statement...
Power Problems on Rochdale fixed[March 2008]
Two electrical problems on the Rochdale have been fixed in time for Easter. Details...
Tameside Canals Festival Sunk[March 2008]
The annual Tameside Canals Festival at Portland Basin is to end. Details...
Another Macclesfield Wall Collapse[March 2008]
A further retaining wall collapse has blocked the towpath of the Macclesfield Canal. More...
New Proposals for Standedge Tunnel Passage[March 2008]
BW proposes major changes to way boats pass through Standedge Tunnel from 2009. More...
New Towpath Guide for "Narrow"[March 2008]
Towpath Guide for the Huddersfield Narrow Canal published by Huddersfield Canal Society. More...
Canalside Railings Theft[March 2008]
Decorative railings stolen at Sowerby Bridge. More...
Another Problem at Plank Lane[March 2008]
Plank Lane Bridge was closed for a day. Details...
BW Funding for 2008-9[Feb 2008]
DEFRA gives BW "flat cash" settlement. More...
Canal Protest Farmer goes to prison[Feb 2008]
A Rochdale farmer has been imprisoned following further damage to canal bank. Read BW Statement...
Historic Wharf could be lost[Feb 2008]
Vaudrey's Wharf, off the Macclesfield canal, could be lost through lack of funding for repairs. Further information and photo...
Festival to Light up Standedge[Feb 2008]
The ancient festival of Imbolc is to be celebrated at Tunnel End, Marsden. Find out more...
Floods Hit Yorkshire Waterways[Jan 2008]
Heavy rain has again led to flooding in Yorkshire - navigations affected. Dramatic photos added. Further information...
New series of Locks and Quays[Jan 2008]
A third series of the Granada TV programme "Locks and Quays" starts 3rd January. Further information and summary of episodes...
Restoration of MBBC now underway at Salford! [Nov 2007]
Restoration of the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal at Middlewood Locks is showing progress. Details...
See New Photos, Dec 2007...
New Bridge Named! [Nov 2007]
A new footbridge in Leeds has been named! Details...
Swing Bridge replaced [Oct 2007]
Hirst Swing Bridge on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal has been replaced. Details and photo...
New Gates for Bingley Three Rise [Oct 2007]
Bingley's 3-rise lock staircase is to get new gates as part of this winter's programme. Details...
Tesco moves wine by canal [Oct 2007]
Tesco has started transporting wine by way of the Manchester Ship Canal to take lorries off the road. Details...
New photos of progress on Liverpool Canal Link [Oct 2007]
Work on the Liverpool Canal Link at Pier Head is continuing well, with three sections of tunnel now complete. Details...
Two new pages of photos showing work on the Liverpool Canal Link added in October. Click to see photos...
Winter Stoppages 2007-8
The programme of canal stoppages to enable repairs to be carried out has been announced. Details...
Praise for Standedge [Oct 2007]
Visitor attraction experts have praised Standedge Tunnel. Further details...
Hunting the Ghosts of Standedge! [Oct 2007]
A top Ghost Hunter will lead events at Standedge Tunnel. Further details...
Waterways are Yours to Enjoy! [Oct 2007]
Tai Chi by the water in Leeds as campaign starts. Details...
London to Huddersfield Charity Towpath Walk [Sept 2007]
Two young people have walked 230 miles of towpath in 10 days for charity! Details...
Sankey Canal section introduced [Sept 2007]
A new section of the website has been introduced featuring the Sankey or St Helens Canal, which is 250 years old this year! Click to see...
Reservoir Repairs at Foulridge [Sept 2007]
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal's Upper Foulridge Reservoir is being re-furbished. Details...
Emergency Stoppages on Leeds & Liverpool [Sept 2007]
Lock 61 at Johnson's Hillock is closed for 2 days. Canal near Parbold closed for 2 days. Both now re-opened. Details...
A Grand(parents) Day Out [September 2007]
Grandparents' Day was celebrated at Standedge Tunnel. Details...
Loss of Rubbish Facility on Rochdale [September 2007]
The rubbish facility for boaters at Hebden Bridge is to go. Details...
Restricted hours at Pollington Lock [September 2007]
Pollington, Aire & Calder, only open working hours. Details...
No Mooring on the Macc! [August 2007]
Mooring has been banned at a popular spot on the Macclesfield Canal. Details...
Depth Restrictions on Sheffield and South Yorkshire [August 2007]
The last of Yorkshire's waterways has re-opened after the recent floods, but BW has announced depth restrictions...
Civil Engineers mark Telford's anniversary [August 2007]
Civil Engineers visited Standedge Tunnel to commemorate Telford's 250th birthday! Further details...
No passengers through Standedge Tunnel [July 2007]
Technical problems means boaters will be taken across Standedge by taxi when their boat is towed through the tunnel. Further details...
Mooring Restrictions at Castlefield [July 2007]
Mooring restrictions during festival. Further details...
Further stoppage on Ashton Canal [July 2007]
Damage to another lock closed the Ashton Canal for three weeks. Now re-opened. More...
Emergency stoppages on Ashton and Rochdale [June 2007]
Damage to a lock temporarily shut the Ashton Canal - see photos. A submerged vehicle temporarily blocked the Rochdale Canal. Both now re-opened.
Final Fling on the Mersey [June 2007]
A large number of boats will go onto the Mersey to reach Liverpool's South Docks for the last time. More...
Horsedrawn boat reaches Liverpool [June 2007]
The horsedrawn boat "Maria" has been travelling along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. More...
Fathers' Day Treat at Standedge [June 2007]
Free trips into Standedge Tunnel for fathers on Fathers' Day! More information...
Telford plaque unveiled at Standedge [June 2007]
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford, veteran waterways campaigner James Sutherland unveiled a plaque at the Diggle portal of Standedge Tunnel. Details...
Rochdale Canal to re-open on June 6th [May 2007]
The Rochdale Canal at Castleton is to re-open on 6th June. Work to repair the bank has already started. Minor delays are possible until June 22nd. Details...
Lock balance beams sawn off [May 2007]
All four balance beams have been sawn off at trouble-hit Lock 53 on the Rochdale Canal at Castleton. Details and photos...
Further "Vandalism" shuts Rochdale Canal at Castleton[April 2007]
Further deliberate damage to the canal bank has caused a temporary closure of the Rochdale Canal. Details and photos...
Opportunity to learn Canal Art[April 2007]
BW is offering one-day courses in Canal Art at Standedge in May and July. Details...
Ashton lock gets its beams back [March 2007]
The hydraulic gate and paddle gear at Lock 2w on the Huddersfield Narrow have been removed. Details and photo...
Repairs at Marple completed[March 2007]
Lock 15 at Marple and a collapsed retaining wall have been repaired. See photos...
Help BW Tidy a Towpath![March 2007]
BW's annual Towpath Tidy campaign takes in the week starting 26th March. Details...
Jammed Bridge closes Leeds and Liverpool[March 2007]
Hirst Swing Bridge between Shipley and Bingley has failed. Temporary arrangements in place. Details...
March Waterway Protests[March 2007]
A series of "Waterway Community Days" took place on 3rd and 4th March 2007 to campaign further against cuts in funding by Defra. Details and photos from Ashton...
Standedge Season launches with Poetry Competition[Feb 2007]
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre will be open six days a week from April to November this year. This year's season is being launched with a poetry competition for children. Details...
Extension to Liverpool for Bridgewater boaters [February 2007]
Bridgewater Canal licence holders will be able to cruise to Liverpool and the link to Albert Dock from 2008. Details...
Whitley Lock gets a face-lift[Feb 2007]
Major work is being carried out at Whitley Lock on the Aire and Calder Navigation. Further information and photo...
New series of Locks and Quays[Jan 2007]
A new series of the Granada TV programme "Locks and Quays", started on 4th January. Further information...
BW closes Castleford Office[Jan 2007]
BW's Customer Services for Yorkshire is moving to Leeds. Details...
Wind damage closes canals[Jan 2007]
Problems caused by high winds closed several canals in the area. All blockages now clear. See updated details...
Wall repair closes canal at Marple[Jan 2007]
Repairs to a collapsed retaining wall at Marple will mean the closure of part of the Macclesfield Canal for 11 weeks. Further information and photo...
Bridgewater boat destroyed in blaze[Dec 2006]
Fire swept through a boat at Eccles on the Bridgewater Canal. Details and dramatic photos...
Honour for Bingley Barry![Dec 2006]
Bingley Five-Rise lock-keeper Barry Whitelock has been acknowledged in the New Year's Honours List. Details...
BW signs Wakefield Waterfront agreement[Dec 2006]
BW has signed an agreement with Wakefield Council to lease the land for the new Hepworth Gallery. More...
Water Voles surviving on the Waterways[Dec 2006]
A survey shows that the water vole, Britain's most endangered mammal, is alive and well in many of the nation's waterways. Details...
Prime Minister not aware of Defra cuts?[Dec 2006]
At Prime Minister's Questions, the PM apparently claimed not to be aware of the problems caused by the Defra cuts. More...
Marple Locks will stay closed over Christmas[Dec 2006]
The planned opening of Marple Locks over Christmas and New Year has been cancelled due to the unstable condition of Lock 15. Details...
Stoppage on Marple Locks[Dec 2006]
A stoppage has been announced on Marple Locks, Peak Forest Canal, due to a void behind the lock wall of Lock 15.
Also: restricted opening times for Marple Locks over Christmas and New Year have been announced. Details...
Rochdale Canal re-opened near Summit[Dec 2006]
Lock 38 of the Rochdale Canal, below the Summit pound, which had been closed to repair damage to the tailgate, cill and lock base, has now been re-opened. More...
Waterways Debate at Westminster[Dec 2006]
An adjournment debate took place in Westminster on the effects of cutbacks in funding for waterways. More...
Defra Cuts Protests - Reports and Photos[Nov 2006]
A number of water-borne demonstrations protesting at the Defra cuts took place over the last weekend of November. Reports and photos...
Sunday trains for Huddersfield Canal walkers[Nov 2006]
A new two-hourly Sunday train service starts 10th December, stopping at all stations along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal route. Details...
Macclesfield Canal section introduced[Nov 2006]
A new section of the website has been introduced featuring the Macclesfield Canal. Click to see...
New early Day Motions in Parliament[Nov 2006]
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...
Waterways E-Petition to Number Ten[Nov2006]
You are encouraged to add your name to the new on-line Electronic Petition to Number 10 Downing Street, regarding waterway funding. More...
Tuel Lane Lock Winter Opening Times[Nov2006]
British Waterways has announced restricted Winter opening hours for Tuel Lane deep lock on the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge. Details...
Rochdale Stoppage at Gauxholme extended[Nov2006]
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...
United front to fight waterways funding cuts[Oct 2006]
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![Oct 2006]
North-West MP David Heyes met boaters to discuss their concerns - and took to the tiller!. Reports and photos...
BW and Police start "Barge Patrols" on the Rochdale Canal[Oct 2006]
Police and BW have started patrols on the Rochdale Canal in Manchester aimed at reducing problems. More...
Huddersfield Waterfront Gets Go-ahead[Sept 2006]
Kirklees Council has approved the Waterfront Quarter scheme that involves re-constructing a section of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Details and pictures...
Getting to grips with trolleys[Sept 2006]
BW seeks a national approach to trolley menace. More...
BW tackles unlicensed boats[Sept 2006]
British Waterways has been taking a firm stand with licence dodgers. More...
New Marina at Greenfield[Aug2006]
Work has started on a new marina and canal-side development at Frences Wharf, Greenfield, on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Details and pictures...
Historic Boats at Bugsworth[Aug 2006]
Historic Narrow Boats gathered at Bugsworth Basin on 5th & 6th August 2006. More...
Recognition for BW North West staff[Aug 2006]
BW ground staff in the North West have been highly commended for the way they keep their sections of canal. More...
British Waterways Faces Funding Crisis[Aug 2006]
British Waterways has received shock news of a massive cut in its funding from DEFRA. More...
Awards for BW Yorkshire staff[Aug 2006]
BW ground staff in Yorkshire have won awards for the way they keep their sections of canal. More...
Canal Activities for Young People[Aug 2006]
A two week programme in Leeds is aimed at improving youngsters' attitudes towards canals. More...
Standedge Visitor Centre re-opens its doors[July 2006]
Standedge Visitor Centre is open to the public again from July 22nd. More...
Liverpool Link hits choppy waters[July 2006]
Revised plans for the Liverpool Link have upset residents. More...
Floods cause problems on Rochdale Canal[July 2006]
Heavy rain caused the temporary closure of the Rochdale Canal at two points between Todmorden and Hebden Bridge - now re-opened. The section of the canal through Miles Platting was closed for a time following vandalisms. More...
Vandalism affects Leeds and Liverpool[July 2006]
Vandalism closed the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Dobson Locks, west of Leeds. More...
BW to sell off Lock Cottage?[July 2006]
British Waterways may sell the last remaining working lock cottage on the Rochdale Canal. More...
Irk Aqueduct re-opens[June 2006]
Work to repair the major breach at Irk Aqueduct on the Rochdale Canal is now complete. This section of canal re-opened on Saturday 10th June. More...
Plank Lane Lift Bridge re-opens[June 2006]
Plank Lane Lift Bridge on the Leigh Branch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal has now re-opened. More...
Standedge Tunnel Legged![May 2006]
A historic boat was the first to be "legged" through Standedge Tunnel in 60 years. Reports and photos...
New Gates for Standedge Tunnel[Apr 2006]
New gates add a splash of colour at Diggle. More...
Jubilee Journey through the Pennines[Apr 2006]
The IWA's boat "Jubilee" passes through the region. More...
Vandals destroy footbridge[Apr 2006]
A wooden footbridge across the Barnsley Canal has been wrecked. More...
Bradford Canal section introduced[Mar 2006]
A new section of the website has been introduced featuring the former Bradford Canal. More...
Huddersfield Canal pages updated[Mar 2006]
The "Virtual Cruise" on the Huddersfield Narrow and Broad Canals has been completedly revised. More...
Irk Aqueduct latest[Feb 2006]
Photos of the repair work in progress at the Irk Aqueduct breach on the Rochdale Canal. More...
Repairs to Huddersfield Canal[Feb 2006]
Major work is is now complete at Scout Embankment. More...
North West canals in new TV series[Jan 2006]
A new television series starting in January 2006 features some of the North West's waterways. More...
Wakefield Waterfront development[Dec 2005]
Wakefield's waterfront is to be transformed. More...
Dowley Gap Aqueduct repairs[Nov 2005]
Major repair work was carried out at Dowley Gap. More...
Wildlife on the Waterways[Nov 2005]
Survey reveals surprising inhabitants on our canals!. More...
Leeds and Liverpool Canal News[Nov 2005]
Virtual cruise of Leeds and Liverpool Canal now extended to Liverpool. More...
Waterfront Quarter for Huddersfield[Oct 2005]
Plans are afoot for a bold new development alongside the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. More...
Bats on the Huddersfield Canal[Oct 2005]
Bat boxes are being installed along the canal near Uppermill. More...
Salford launches heritage trails[Oct 2005]
Salford Council has brought out new heritage trail guides for waterways locations. More...
BW's "Dredge Pledge"[Oct 2005]
British Waterways to step up dredging in the Yorkshire area. More...
Bridgewater Canal Re-opened[July 2005]
Canal now re-opened in Manchester area following sluice failure at Castlefield. More...
BW News[July 2005]
Honour for north-west BW man! More...
New towpath pontoon for Rochdale Canal[May 2005]
Towpath pontoon for M62 tunnel. More...
Irk Aqueduct breach[Apr 2005]
A major breach occurred next to the Irk Aqueduct on the Rochdale Canal in Chadderton. More...
Liverpool Canal Link[Apr 2005]
Liverpool Canal Link plans are approved - More...
Old Rochdale Canal arm appears[Apr 2005]
An old canal arm in Manchester makes a brief re-appearance.. More...
Canal re-opened after embankment collapse[Mar 2005]
The Rochdale Canal is re-opened after embankment collapse near Slattocks. More...
Bugsworth Basin re-opens![Mar 2005]
Bugsworth Basin finally re-opens at the head of the Peak Forest Canal finally re-opens! More...
Peak Forest Canal Anniversaries[July 2004]
The Peak Forest Canal saw a number of landmark anniversaries in 2004!. More...
Trans-Atlantic Narrowboat in Manchester![June 2004]
Narrowboat arrives on Bridgewater Canal from Canada - More...
Ashton Canal Re-opens after Fire[May 2004]
Ashton Canal re-opened after major Ancoats mill fire - More....
Award for Wigan Lock Keepers[Apr 2004]
Wigan Lock Keepers win award - More...
Commemorative unveilings at Marple[Apr 2004]
Commemorative signpost unveiled at Marple. More....
A memorial plaque to Dr Cyril Boucher was unveiled at Marple Aqueduct. More....
Landslide near Hebden Bridge [Apr 2004]
Rochdale Canal open again after being blocked by a landslide near Hebden Bridge. More...
Hollinwood Branch Canal Revisited[Oct 2003]
Ed Mortimer asks whether there is a future for the Hollinwood Branch Canal. More...
Sowerby Bridge Wharf Restoration[Oct 2003]
Pictures showing the proposals for the restoration now carried out at Sowerby Bridge Wharf on the Calder and Hebble Navigation. More...
New mural brightens up Piccadilly Tunnel[Oct 2003]
A new mural has been erected in Piccadilly Tunnel on the Rochdale Nine Locks in Manchester. More...
Gate Failures on Rochdale Canal[Sep 2003]
Rochdale Canal re-opened after serious lock gate failuress. More...
Leeds and Liverpool Breach at Parbold[Sept 2003]
Canal re-opened following major breach at Parbold. More...
Michael Meacher opens Rochdale Canal[Mar 2003]
Canal offically opened by Environment Minister Michael Meacher on 28th March 2003. More...
Re-opening of Rochdale Canal[July 2002]
The Rochdale Canal was fully re-opened in 2002. Several ceremonies took place to celebrate the re-opening. More....
Photo record of Rochdale Canal Restoration. More....
The Voyage of Terry Waite's clogs[Mar - Apr 2002]
An unusual project to transport clogs from Hebden Bridge to Mossley by canal. More...
Ashton Canal Wall Collapses[Feb 2002]
Wall collapse in Ashton blocks towpath - More....
Prince Charles opens Huddersfield Narrow Canal[Sept 2001]
Prince Charles braved the rain in Marsden to open the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. More...
Huddersfield Canal Society Member's Special Day[July 2001]
Huddersfield Canal Society members had a special day to celebrate their dream coming true. More...
Horse-drawn on South Pennine Ring[June - July 2001]
The horse-drawn boat "Elland" has completed its journey around the new South Pennine Ring. More...
First boats through Standedge Tunnel[May 2001]
Photographs of the first boats to pass through Standedge Tunnel when it re-opened in 2001. More...
Stalybridge Renaissance Festival[May 2001]
A hugely successful Stalybridge Renaissance Festival took place in May 2001, including the official opening of the canal in Armentieres Square. More...
First boats along the Huddersfield Canal[April - May 2001]
Photographs of the first boats to use the Huddersfield Narrow Canal when it re-opened in 2001. More...
