Pennine Waterways News
The latest news from Pennine Waterways
11/19/2009 02:40 PM
Leeds Liverpool re-opened at Hapton
Leeds and Liverpool Canal re-opened following closure at Hapton Bridge (bridge 121) after bridge struck by vehicle. Follow link for details.
11/13/2009 08:45 PM
BW now re-organised
Find out which canals are in the new areas and who the new teams are. Follow link for details.
11/13/2009 05:45 PM
Leeds Liverpool closed at Hapton
Leeds and Liverpool Canal closed at Hapton Bridge (bridge 121) after bridge struck by vehicle. Follow link for details.
10/23/2009 07:45 PM
Tinsley Locks to re-open
Boats to be allowed through Tinsley Locks, Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation, after month stoppage. Follow link for latest information.
10/17/2009 01:35 AM
Sheffield Stoppage Continues
The emergency stoppage at Tinsley Locks, Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation, will continue after collapsed culvert found. Follow link for latest information.
10/07/2009 09:55 PM
Stoppage at Lemonroyd
Failed cill shuts Lemonroyd Lock on Aire and Calder. Follow link for latest information.
10/01/2009 03:55 PM
Bridge Fault Shuts Lower Peak Forest
The Lower Peak Forest Canal is closed at Stanley Lift Bridge, Dukinfield, due to hydraulics problem. Follow link for latest information.
09/13/2009 05:20 PM
Winter Stoppages 2009-2010
This Winter's programme of stoppages to carry out repairs has been announced. Follow link for details.
08/24/2009 09:50 PM
Underwater Obstruction now removed
The Rochdale Canal has now re-opened at Lock 60, Boarshaw, after an obstruction has been removed. Follow link for details.
08/20/2009 06:30 PM
Stoppage on Rochdale Nine - Dates changed
The Rochdale Nine locks, Manchester, will now be closed 2nd and 3rd September to install new lock landings (not 25th and 26th August ). Follow link for details.
08/05/2009 05:00 PM
Rain Falls - Restrictions Lifted
Restricted lock opening times on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Gargrave to Barrowford, have been lifted after rainy period tops up reservoirs. Follow link for details.
08/02/2009 03:00 PM
Stoppage at Newlay near Leeds
Newlay 3-rise Locks, Leeds and Liverpool Canal, near Leeds, are closed due to broken gate. Follow link for details.
07/27/2009 07:50 PM
Collapsed Wall Shuts Canal at Rotherham
Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation closed at Rotherham after wall collapses. Next BW update on 3rd August. Follow link for details.
06/14/2009 09:00 PM
Wildlife to get the High Life
Competition preoduces striking habitat design for canalside wildlife in Leeds. Follow link for details.
06/12/2009 11:50 AM
BW to improve safety at Canal Street lock
BW announce plans for Lock 86 of Rochdale Canal, Manchester, to enable use when Canal Street fence blocks access. Follow link for detailed article about this with photographs.
06/09/2009 05:05 PM
Marsden lock flight re-filled
Marsden lock flight on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal back to normal after being closed when boater left all paddles open. Follow link for details.
06/07/2009 03:30 PM
Fence will block access to lock
Stainless steel and glass fencing is to be erected alongside Rochdale Canal in Canal Street, Manchester, blocking foot access to steps to Lock 86. BW says this is not a problem. There is now more time to send in comments. Follow link for detailed article about this with photographs.
04/30/2009 01:30 PM
Canal to be fenced off
Stainless steel and glass fencing is to be erected alongside Rochdale Canal in Canal Street, Manchester. Follow link to find out more.