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Bingley 5 Rise Locks tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2012/01/bw-canal-open-days.html'; British Waterways is organising a series of "Open Days" at locks around the region to let you go and see some of the work that is involved in maintaining canal locks. Each winter, sections of canal are closed to allow BW's ongoing maintenance programme to take place. As part of its

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Sorry, there were technical problems preventing this page from displaying correctly for some visitors in Internet Explorer. Please see this page instead. All the information about the 'open days' at Bingley Five Rise Locks, Marsden, Diggle and Stanley Ferry is now on this new page.

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2012/01/trees-block-canals.html'; High winds this week have brought down trees in several places that have blocked canals. On the Rochdale Canal, a tree has fallen from the offside of the canal and has hit Mayroyd Bridge (15), just downstream of Hebden Bridge. The top of the tree has detached from the trunk and is now partially submerged,

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2012/01/huddersfield-narrow-canal-pages-updated.html'; Pennine Waterways' 'Virtual Cruise' along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal has been completely revised. All of the photos have been replaced with larger clearer images, with many new photos added. This was the first 'virtual cruise' to appear on Pennine Waterways but this is only the second

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2012/01/restriction-at-bosley-locks.html'; Boaters intending to use Bosley Locks on the Macclesfield Canal should be aware that restricted passage times are currently in operation. Following the collapse of the bottom offside quadrant (the area where boaters walk to push open the bottom gate) at Lock 6. this lock must only be operated by BW

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/12/rochdale-christmas-closure.html'; There is bad news for anyone hoping to travel along the Rochdale Canal between Manchester and Failsworth during the Christmas and New Year break in the stoppages programme. The canal between Piccadilly and Failsworth will be unexpectedly closed over that period. BW announced that a car had been driven

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-life-for-old-boat.html'; There is good news for those who are interested in older boats as work on the restoration of the historic wooden narrowboat Hazel moves to the re-planking stage. In July, Hazel was winched from the water onto the bank at the WCBS boatyard on the bank of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Stalybridge, where

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/12/facelift-for-lock-in-rotherham.html'; Ickles Lock on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation (Photo: Neil Arlidge) Boaters using the South Yorkshire Navigation will notice improvements next time they pass through Ickles Lock, just west of Rotherham. As part of British Waterways' winter maintenance programme, Ickles Lock has had

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/11/closure-of-busy-towpath-on-peak-forest.html'; A popular and busy section of towpath on the Lower Peak Forest Canal is to be closed for 18 weeks. The blockage will be near railway bridge "A" which means the towpath will be closed between the junction with the Ashton Canal at Portland Basin and Stanley Lift Bridge in Dukinfield. The

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/'; There will be two half-day stoppages at Marple Locks on the Peak Forest Canal next week. The entire lock flight will be closed on Tuesday 29th November from 12.00 noon to 5.00 pm, and again on Wednesday 30th November from 8.00 am until 1.00 pm. The stoppages are to allow the verification of the SCADA gauge. SCADA (supervisory control and

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/11/wigan-stoppage.html'; A stoppage has been announced on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Wigan. The pound between Locks 86 (Henhurst Lock) and 87 (Bottom Lock) has de-watered overnight. This affects the canal between the junction with the Leigh Branch and Wigan Pier. BW is investigating the cause and running water down to re-fill the

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/11/huddersfield-waterfront-progress.html'; Former Sellers Engineering site looking east towards Chapel Hill The photos in this article show the current situation at the former Sellers Engineering site where the tunnel beneath the site is being opened out and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal being brought back up to the surface as part of

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/10/one-day-stoppage-at-thorne.html'; Boaters using the Stainforth and Keadby Canal this week should be aware of a one-day stoppage at Wykewell Bridge on the outskirts of Thorne. Essential works will be carried out on Wykewell Lift Bridge between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm on Thursday 27th October. The bridge will be without power and therefore

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-91842878582824791452011-10-06T12:13:00.000+01:002011-10-06T12:14:22.616+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/10/name-for-new-waterways-charity.html'; The new Canal and River Trust logo It has been announced today that the name of the New Waterways Charity will be "Canal and River Trust". The announcement comes from the transition trustees. In Wales the Trust will be known as "Glandwr Cymru". The trust will take over the waterways of British

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-25308988914562132672011-10-02T19:50:00.000+01:002011-10-06T00:27:53.173+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/10/huddersfield-canal-closed-for-tunnel.html'; The Huddersfield Narrow Canal has closed to through boat traffic early this year because of a lengthy stoppage between Locks 2e and 4e in Huddersfield. The stoppage began on 1st October and will continue to March 31st 2012, in effect closing the eastern half of the canal, while Sellers

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/09/tree-closes-lower-peak-forest.html'; The Lower Peak Forest Canal is currently closed between Marple Locks and Romiley, after a large tree has fallen across the canal near Hyde Bank Tunnel. The towpath remains open. British Waterways say that the navigation will re-open at 3.00 pm tomorrow afternoon Thursday 15th September. Winding

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/09/fallen-trees-block-rochdale-canal.html'; Two trees have fallen across the Rochdale Canal, closing it just west of Hebden Bridge. High winds, which affected the area as the remnants of Hurricane Katia crossed the country, brought down the two trees close Bridge 18, Hebble End Bridge, near Stubbins Wharf. This is a short distance west

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/08/bw-recover-stricken-boat-photos.html'; The Huddersfield Narrow Canal was closed today between Mossley and Stalybridge after a boat came to grief in a lock. The boat, nb Dizzy, was entering Lock 9w from the short pound above, which was very low. The stern of the boat became stuck on the wooden cill that abuts the top gate. The water

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-16790680225637657802011-08-15T17:22:00.007+01:002011-08-16T00:07:57.391+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/08/huddersfield-stoppage-as-boat-sinks.html'; Boaters on the western half of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal face possible delays after a boat sank in Lock 9w near Black Rock, Millbrook. British Waterways, whose local maintenance depot is only half a mile from the lock, are draining the pounds above and below the lock in order to recover

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-13212444075100047082011-08-09T18:45:00.002+01:002011-08-09T18:52:16.067+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/08/stoppage-in-wigan-for-investigation.html'; Boaters in Wigan face a delay on Thursday if they are travelling between the Wigan Junction and Wigan Pier. The two locks between Wigan Junction and Wigan Pier (Locks 86 and 87) and the pound between them will be closed on Thursday 11th August. It is necessary to de-water Lock 86 to

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-76712057336718038652011-08-08T17:57:00.002+01:002011-08-08T17:58:34.355+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/08/delays-for-lock-investigations.html'; Boaters on two Yorkshire canals face delays while BW carry out emergency investigations of leaking locks. Oddy Locks, on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Leeds, will be closed for 5 hours tomorrow (Tuesday 9th August). This is to allow the lower of the two locks to be de-watered in order to

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/08/sheffield-stoppage.html'; Sheffield is currently cut off from the waterways network by a stoppage at Tinsley Locks on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. British Waterways say that paddle sluices at Locks 7 and 8 on the Tinsley lock flight are 'inoperable', meaning that passage through the locks is not currently possible. Repair

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/08/restrictions-on-rochdale-nine.html'; British Waterways have warned that work to be carried out on the "Rochdale Nine" in Manchester will result in restricted opening hours for two weeks. The work will affect Locks 86 and 87 of the Rochdale Canal, alongside Canal Street in Manchester. On alternate days these locks will not be open

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/08/police-close-canal-near-leeds.html'; The Leeds and Liverpool Canal has been closed just west of Leeds while the police carry out an investigation. The canal has been closed to navigation between Lock 13 at Newlay and Lock 7 at Kirkstall. Boaters should remain moored above Newlay Locks or below Office Lock in Leeds until the canal

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-7115454082229750812011-07-26T11:27:00.003+01:002011-07-26T11:47:37.692+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/07/one-day-stoppage-on-huddersfield-narrow.html'; There will be a one day stoppage on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Milnsbridge on Thursday 28th July. Lock 8e at Factory Lane, just below Milnsbridge, will be closed to navigation for the day. This is in order to carry out investigations in preparation for repair work which will take

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/07/bridgewater-canal-celebrates-250-years.html'; The Bridgewater Canal is 250 years old! The Duke of Bridgewater's pioneering canal was opened on 17th July 1761. While it was not Britain's first canal, it was the first modern canal to be built in Britain along a route that was independent of a river. To celebrate this landmark

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-15890688712492816212011-07-12T14:33:00.003+01:002011-07-12T14:46:28.061+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/07/future-of-pennine-canals-on-politics.html'; Yorkshire's edition of The Politics Show last weekend featured an eight minute item about how the New Waterways Charity could affect the future of the area's canals. The programme shows footage filmed at Standedge Tunnel, Bingley Five Rise Locks and Sowerby Bridge. It includes interviews

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-81692950101071388992011-07-04T15:08:00.006+01:002011-07-06T16:44:55.472+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/07/cill-stoppage-on-huddersfield.html'; Boaters on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal face delays after a cill was damaged at Lock 16e at Linthwaite, between Slaithwaite and Milnsbridge. The wooden cill by the tail gates of the lock has been damaged. BW is de-watering the pound below so that the damage can be assessed. BW will issue an

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-20664653624973907482011-06-27T15:06:00.003+01:002011-06-28T14:17:01.227+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/06/restricted-opening-on-ashton-canal.html'; There will be restricted opening times on the Ashton Canal this week due to evening stoppages as work is carried out to connect the marina arm at New Islington to the main canal line. From Tuesday 28th June to Friday 1st July, the canal between Locks 2 and 3 in Ancoats will be de-watered

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/06/canoes-take-to-cheshire-ring.html'; Members of Macclesfield Canoe Club will be sticking their oars in this weekend as they embark on their annual Cheshire Ring event in kayaks and canoes. The journey around the ring will be completed in under 24 hours, with some of the faster members doing it in under 18 hours, with participants

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-48393752981871386532011-06-15T18:24:00.001+01:002011-06-15T18:26:37.829+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/06/stoppage-on-huddersfield-narrow.html'; Boaters on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal face delays after problems have been found with two locks near Slaithwaite. There is a problem with the cill at Lock 24e, the Guillotine Lock in Slaithwaite. There is also a problem with the by-wash at nearby Lock 26e. Excessive leaking is causing the

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/06/stoppage-on-ashton-canal.html'; The Ashton Canal is currently closed between Lock 1 in Ancoats and Lock 18 in Droylsden. The canal was closed at 9.00 am today following what British Waterways mysteriously describe as "asset failure" at Lock 3. As overnight mooring on the lock flight is not recommended, the entire lock section is now

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-81856912031400913062011-05-12T17:45:00.000+01:002011-05-13T21:39:45.040+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/05/calder-and-hebble-drained-near-elland.html'; A section of the Calder and Hebble Navigation between Elland and Brighouse has been drained in an act of vandalism. British Waterways staff are currently transferring water down from upstream but, as the pound between Park Nook Lock and Cromwell Lock is one mile long, it will take some time

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-74730517294815308712011-05-11T16:58:00.002+01:002011-05-23T14:04:38.343+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/05/boater-damage-shuts-rochdale-for-one.html'; The Rochdale Canal looks set to be closed for a week at Sowerby Bridge after a lock gate was damaged by a boat. Inattention from a boater resulted in the boat lifting the towpath side head gate out of its pot, making the lock inoperable. British Waterways staff were on site this morning and

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-8053701549456914662011-05-10T23:54:00.003+01:002011-05-11T07:55:20.983+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-day-stoppage-on-rochdale-nine-next.html'; Boaters hoping to use the Rochdale Nine flight of locks through Manchester next Wednesday, 18th May, face delays as the locks will be closed for most of the day. The pound between Locks 91 and 92, just above Castlefield, will be de-watered to allow clearance of objects in the canal to

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-53728150298956620562011-05-09T10:20:00.003+01:002011-05-14T14:51:27.638+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/05/stoppage-on-wigan-flight.html'; There is an emergency stoppage in place on the Wigan flight of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The stoppage follows the failure of the tail gate apron and cill at Lock 77. No details about the expected length of the stoppage are available yet but this item will be updated when more is known. Update

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tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/05/leeds-and-liverpool-summit-restrictions.html'; In a bid to prevent closure of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this year, British Waterways are beginning restricted opening hours on the locks each side of the canal's summit pound. From Monday 9th May, the Barrowford and Greenberfield flights of locks will be locked between 6.00 pm and

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-54656014583852564082011-05-04T17:01:00.004+01:002011-05-10T13:22:47.288+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/05/serious-water-shortage-at-sowerby.html'; British Waterways have issued an urgent warning to any boaters planning to use the eastern part of the Rochdale Canal. This involves the need to book Tuel Lane Lock in advance and the risk of delays or even closure. As a result of the continuing dry weather, the Environment Agency has told BW to

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-50408385699406773662011-04-28T11:59:00.001+01:002011-04-28T12:01:00.144+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/broken-cill-delay-on-marsden-flight.html'; The Marsden lock flight on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is closed at the moment following damage to a wooden gate cill at Lock 32e. The cill on the lock has been damaged to such an extent that the leakage through the gate will not allow filling of the lock. The British Waterways team are on

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-78682440529279621592011-04-25T21:32:00.011+01:002011-04-28T15:32:02.479+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/low-pounds-on-western-huddersfield.html'; Boaters planning to use the western side of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal should be aware that they face delays due to low pounds in two areas. It seems that two paddles at Lock 3w in Ashton had been left up overnight, draining the long pound back to Lock 4w at Stalybridge. British Waterways

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-8055359672239227742011-04-20T12:41:00.003+01:002011-04-20T18:50:54.624+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/two-day-ashton-stoppage.html'; The Ashton Canal will be closed today and much of tomorrow following a paddle failure at Lock 17. The offside paddle at Lock 17 has failed and cannot be closed. Water is being lost from the pound above, which has become un-navigable. BW says that a team will be starting work on the paddle this afternoon

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-63457362844117606542011-04-19T19:34:00.003+01:002011-04-19T19:44:14.427+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/paddle-problems-at-todmorden.html'; Problems with faulty paddles are causing problems for boaters on the Rochdale Canal in Todmorden this week. Lock 18 (Shop Lock) in the middle of Todmorden was closed for much of today after a ground paddle "blew" and became partially sucked into the sluice culvert, making the lock unusable. BW

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-11820297889398743912011-04-18T18:51:00.003+01:002011-04-19T19:54:41.083+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/water-loss-means-more-delays-on.html'; Much of the east side of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal is suffering from a shortage of water after someone mis-used water control paddles at Lock 32e, Pigtail Lower Lock, adjacent to Sparth Reservoir. BW says that following the mis-use of the water control paddles at Lock 32E overnight on Sunday

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-12948913993267613482011-04-13T16:47:00.004+01:002011-04-14T17:18:52.178+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/emergency-stoppage-at-milnsbridge.html'; There is an emergency stoppage at Lock 12e just above Milnsbridge on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The wooden cill that forms a watertight seal against the top gate has been damaged by a boat to such an extent that the gate cannot seal, preventing navigation. British Waterways staff have put

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-62485771810493471962011-04-06T11:59:00.001+01:002011-04-06T12:00:14.437+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/legging-fiesta-marks-standedge.html'; Monday 4th April 2011 was exactly 200 years after the official opening of Standedge Tunnel after a mammoth 17 years of construction. The special anniversary was marked by a number of events over the weekend at Tunnel End and by boats being legged through Standedge Tunnel in the traditional way. On

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-35723142405503182302011-04-06T11:50:00.001+01:002011-04-06T12:18:53.593+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/improved-facilities-at-hebden-bridge.html'; British Waterways was pleased to announce that improvements have been made to the popular boaters' facilities at Hebden Bridge on the Rochdale Canal. The landing stage at the facilities appeared to be sloping and sinking, with some of the boards rotting. It has now been replaced using sturdy

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-76816686164703878052011-04-01T15:32:00.001+01:002011-04-01T15:33:20.930+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/04/barton-aqueduct-re-opening-delayed.html'; Barton Swing Aqueduct on the Bridgewater Canal will not re-open on Saturday 2nd April as planned. Additional work means that navigation across the aqueduct will not now re-open until Tuesday 5th April. The delay has been caused by corrosion to two rods on the sluice on the south side. The rods

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-22452577163087439602011-03-31T18:11:00.001+01:002011-03-31T18:12:13.402+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/03/get-closer-to-nature-on-rochdale-canal.html'; People in East Manchester will be able to get even more benefit from the Rochdale Canal following the appointment of a new Canal Community Liaison Officer. Rhys Wynne (pictured) has been appointed by The Waterways Trust to work with communities in Miles Platting, Newton Heath and others in

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-52236346120152897812011-03-20T13:17:00.004Z2011-03-20T17:05:01.336Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/03/standedge-tunnel-spectacle-to-mark.html'; 2011 promises to be an eventful year on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal as a number of celebrations are planned to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of Standedge Tunnel. While parts of the canal were open to navigation from 1796, Standedge Tunnel and the Diggle lock flight did not open

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-72189481643237306902011-03-19T16:15:00.002Z2011-03-19T16:17:31.440Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/03/late-start-to-season-on-huddersfield.html'; Delays in the completion of planned work on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal have meant a late start to navigation of the canal this year and for visitors to Standedge Tunnel. This Winter, British Waterways has been making "a significant investment" in the improvement of the trip boats at

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-65308564961674782972011-03-14T13:28:00.001Z2011-03-14T13:29:06.592Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/03/ashton-canal-closure-for-new-connection.html'; The Ashton Canal will be closed for navigation between Locks 2 and 3 in Ancoats on Wednesday 16th March. The pound will be de-watered to allow the connection to the new arm that forms part of the New Islington development. The stoppage will be between 7.00 am and 7.00 pm. For any

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-29201407981795877712011-01-26T17:01:00.003Z2011-01-31T18:12:09.144Z

The Lower Peak Forest Canal has been blocked by a fallen willow tree. The blockage is close to Newton Hall Bridge (no. 4) between Hyde and Dukinfield. British Waterways is arranging for a contractor to deal with the tree and will issue an update tomorrow (27th Jan). For any enquiries about this stoppage contact British Waterways on 01782 785703. Update, 27th January: British Waterways has not

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-62418454404882611392011-01-25T10:38:00.001Z2011-01-25T10:39:00.489Z

The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is currently closed in Nelson following the collapse of a dangerous building near Bridge 141 at Victoria Street, Whitefield. British Waterways and the local authority are working with the building owner to make the area safe as quickly as possible The towpath is also closed at this location but an on-street alternative is easily available. BW will issue an update

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-48433923793834861632011-01-24T15:57:00.002Z2011-01-25T10:52:59.469Z

Work on two railway bridges will result in stoppages on two waterways. On the Rochdale Canal there will be a stoppage at Belgrove/Firgrove between Locks 48 and 49. The canal and towpath will be closed between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm on Tues 25th, Weds 26th and Thurs 27th January. The stoppage will be at the former railway bridge, now a Metrolink bridge between Firgrove Bridge and Deepdale Swing

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-81272482359422502432011-01-19T09:23:00.002Z2011-01-24T13:40:38.959Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fbridge-fault-near-skipton.html'; An electrical fault at Bradley Swing Bridge has halted boat movement between Skipton and Bingley. The stoppage is at Bridge 182a, which is 2.5 miles from Skipton. British Waterways says that contractors are currently trying to rectify the problem. AN update will be issued on Monday 24th January.

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-39298541450801541182011-01-07T13:18:00.000Z2011-01-07T13:18:43.207Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/01/stoppage-at-bosley-locks.html'; An emergency stoppage is in place at Bosley Locks on the Macclesfield Canal. The canal will be closed here until Wednesday 12th January. Part of the weir at Bosley Lock 2 has collapsed meaning that the lock cannot be filled to allow passage of boats through the lock. The whole Bosley flight will be

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-54928867520005708552011-01-06T13:01:00.003Z2011-01-07T13:10:06.399Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2011/01/peak-forest-work-now-takes-place-in.html'; The planned stoppage on the Lower Peak Forest Canal, to enable repair work to be carried out in Hyde Bank Tunnel, has been postponed to Spring. The Lower Peak Forest Canal will now be closed at Hyde Bank Tunnel from 21st February to 12th March 2011. The work had been planned to take place in

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-66844803136491477002010-12-20T15:48:00.000Z2010-12-20T15:48:43.624Z

Defra announced today that its grant to British Waterways next year will be £41.5m. This is a reduction of £9.8m (or 19%) from the 2010/11 baseline grant of £51.3m. British Waterways points out that, as this funding from the Government makes up approximately half of the net spend on the waterways, this will translate into an effective cut of resource available of about 12% in 2011/12. The

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-43934697537551269582010-11-26T14:07:00.002Z2010-11-27T08:49:35.814Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/11/barton-aqueduct-out-of-action.html'; The Bridgewater Canal is currently closed to navigation at Barton Swing Aqueduct. It seems that a hydraulic failure is preventing the aqueduct being swung. It is understood that the broken pipe will not be repaired until at least (Monday 29th November). If you need the latest information about this

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-66105322972808653192010-11-24T18:14:00.003Z2010-11-29T14:48:02.241Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/11/emergency-repairs-at-poolstock.html'; As reported yesterday, British Waterways were unable to re-open the canal through Poolstock in Wigan at the weekend because it was found that emergency repairs needed to be carried out to the wash wall above Poolstock Locks on the Leigh Branch. Unfortunately, as the de-watered pound is the pound

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-15094250881329154912010-11-23T10:52:00.002Z2010-11-29T14:47:24.886Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/11/problem-extends-wigan-stoppage.html'; It had been hoped that the Wigan lock flight on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and the Poolstock locks on the Leigh Branch would have re-opened on Saturday after two-week stoppages to repair locks. However additional problems have come to light, making it necessary for the stoppages to continue.

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-54230042691649848082010-11-04T12:51:00.002Z2010-11-04T15:52:46.895Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/11/additional-lock-stoppages-on-leeds-and.html'; British Waterways has announced a number of additional stoppages on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to carry out lock repairs. These will all start on Monday 8th November and could last around 2 weeks, although an end date has not been specified. Locks affected are: Lock 2 (Office Lock) and

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-26563976265491500892010-11-02T03:52:00.003Z2010-11-02T03:54:58.833Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/11/two-day-stoppage-on-rochdale-nine-in.html'; The Rochdale Nine locks through the centre of Manchester will be closed for two days this week to enable paddles to be replaced. The work will take place between 8.00 am on Wednesday 3rd November and 1.00 pm on Thursday 4th November 2010. During this period the canal will be closed to

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-82462330168944186482010-10-25T15:56:00.002+01:002010-11-04T15:53:33.336Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/10/additional-bridge-stoppages-on-leeds.html'; Two additional stoppages have been announced for the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in order to repair swing bridges. In the first stoppage, Millman Swing Bridge (bridge 214) will be closed for one week from Monday 8th November 2010. The stoppage is to enable to bridges electric motor to be

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-25031003700071446572010-10-14T17:04:00.002+01:002010-10-15T18:16:45.525+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/10/one-day-stoppage-at-gargrave.html'; There will be a one day stoppage tomorrow (15th October) at Lock 34 (Scarland Lock) on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Gargrave. A balance beam has broken at Lock 34 and it is necessary to close the navigation between 8.00am to 4.00pm whilst a new beam is lifted into place. For any enquiries about

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-37219475276790574442010-10-12T13:09:00.004+01:002010-10-15T18:12:29.685+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/10/incident-shuts-canal-near-rotherham.html'; The canal section of the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation upstream of Rotherham is currently closed while police investigate an incident. The section concerned bypasses a long section of the River Don between Rotherham and the start of the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal. The entire cut is

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-85303848414418779202010-10-11T16:20:00.003+01:002010-10-15T18:16:15.599+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/10/two-day-stoppage-on-rochdale-canal-near.html'; There is to be a two-day stoppage at Lock 61 (Scowcroft Lock) on the Rochdale Canal due to damage to the wooden cills. The lock will be closed Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th October. The wooden cills that form a seal to the bottom of the gates have been damaged (possibly by a boat

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-43052470947426587362010-10-09T00:18:00.004+01:002010-10-15T18:14:12.385+01:00

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/10/lift-bridge-problem-on-peak-forest.html'; Boaters using the Lower Peak Forest Canal between Hyde and Ashton will need to contact British Waterways to arrange passage through Stanley Lift Bridge. The bridge in Dukinfield, half a mile from the junction with the Ashton Canal, has been giving boaters problems for a few weeks, being very

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-13946835672243915472010-10-06T22:22:00.004+01:002010-11-04T15:54:27.297Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/10/restriction-on-rochdale-canal.html'; There are restricted opening hours currently on a section of the Rochdale Canal between Chadderton and Slattocks. BW is investigating problems with the the pound between Lock 63 (Walk Mill) and Lock 62 (Coney Green). The water level is having to be kept low and passage through the pound can only be

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-40824143948225095652010-10-05T17:32:00.008+01:002010-11-04T15:54:58.407Z

tweetmeme_url = 'http://waterwaynews.blogspot.com/2010/10/bridge-stoppage-near-leeds.html'; British Waterways has warned that there is currently a stoppage on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley, between Leeds and Shipley. The stoppage is to allow repairs to be carried out to Moss Swing Bridge (Bridge 118), half a mile east of Rodley. The bridge is owned by Yorkshire Water and British

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-69909473830527281152010-09-24T17:46:00.002+01:002010-09-27T10:17:13.381+01:00

A restriction on opening times for Barton Swing Aqueduct has been announced. With effect from today until Thursday 30th September the aqueduct will be open to navigation by boats on the Bridgewater Canal between 9.15 am and 4.30 pm only. This is due to temporary electrical problems with the aqueduct. Normal Winter opening hours (9.15 am to 4.30 pm) will commence on 1st October. (In effect this

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-54295728560595512962010-09-22T12:05:00.001+01:002010-09-22T12:14:44.965+01:00

Rosewood Narrowboats, one of the hire boat companies forced to re-locate during the recent closure of 60 miles of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, is to cease operating at the end of the season. Rosewood Narrowboats, which has been running for 5 years, has a fleet of seven narrowboats between 45 and 60 feet in length, catering for parties of between 4 and 8 people. The company is based at Reedley

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-53008394863625053462010-09-17T12:35:00.000+01:002010-09-17T12:35:12.056+01:00

The latest figures from British Waterways showing the levels of the four reservoirs dedicated to feeding the Leeds and Liverpool Canal's summit show that the total amount of water held has increased substantially since last week, thanks to heavy rain in the area. This means that British Waterways is now re-opening the canal between Wigan and Gargrave. The reservoirs are now holding 17.7% of

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-29887855462691797382010-09-15T15:37:00.005+01:002010-09-15T16:25:49.478+01:00

British Waterways has announced that the closed section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is to re-open in two stages, after the latest review of the reservoir levels. The 40 mile section between Wigan and Barrowford will re-open on Friday 17th September. The remaining 20 miles from Barrowford to Gargrave will re-open on Wednesday 22nd September. British Waterways staff are removing stop planks

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-44217999824802744712010-09-12T12:48:00.000+01:002010-09-12T12:48:04.508+01:00

BBC Radio 4's "Open Country" programme was devoted to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this week. In particular the programme dealt with some of the issues around the closure of the 60-mile stretch between Wigan and Gargrave. Presenter Helen Marks spoke to boaters who live aboard boats on the canal. She spoke with BW's Vince Moran about the reason for the recent closure of almost half of the canal

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-68350314778885109682010-09-11T15:47:00.001+01:002010-10-15T18:19:00.600+01:00

British Waterways has appointed a new manager for its North East area based at Leeds. Jon Horsfall, 39, comes to BW after a successful 20 years at United Utilities. Trained as a chemist, Jon's experience includes operations management, commercial activities, capital investment, water quality, safety and efficiency. "BW is a custodian of one of the most important network of heritage structures

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-14502080787881869212010-09-11T15:24:00.000+01:002010-09-11T15:24:28.592+01:00

Two boaters were intimidated by a group of youngsters and left stranded after they unwisely chose to travel along an urban canal as darkness fell. The pair, in their 30s, set out along the Ashton Canal in the evening and attracted the unwelcome attention of a group of youngsters who first spat from a bridge, then asked for money for a "mooring fee". The youngsters then opened paddles on a lock,

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-21784315345869162342010-09-10T13:30:00.003+01:002010-09-13T12:34:28.057+01:00

The latest figures from British Waterways showing the levels of the four reservoirs dedicated to feeding the Leeds and Liverpool Canal's summit show that the total amount of water held has reduced slightly since last week. This is disappointing news for anyone hoping for a swift re-opening of the canal between Wigan and Gargrave. The reservoirs are currently holding just 14.6% of their capacity,

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-47907049651018950912010-09-10T10:33:00.001+01:002010-09-10T11:16:49.726+01:00

A problem with Grimshaw Lane Lift Bridge is causing possible delays for boaters on the Rochdale Canal between Rochdale and Manchester. The vertical lift bridge, which has had a number of problems since it was constructed in 2002, is currently undergoing repair and is not operable by boaters. Those wishing to pass through the bridge should contact British Waterways on 01782 785703 to arrange a

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-41073478365068727682010-09-02T10:00:00.006+01:002010-09-13T12:33:23.377+01:00

The levels of the four reservoirs dedicated to feeding the Leeds and Liverpool Canal's summit are continuing to fill slowly, but it will still be some time before British Waterways will be able to re-open the canal between Wigan and Gargrave. The reservoirs are currently holding just 14.7% of their capacity, which is 1.6% more than last week's figure of 13.1%. At this time of year British

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-87069277384066222872010-08-30T22:27:00.002+01:002010-08-30T22:30:16.157+01:00

There is more bad news for the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The shortage of water is leading to a new problem - the lack of boat movement is allowing blue green algae to spread fast on some parts of the canal. The Lancashire Telegraph is warning people to avoid contact with canal water in East Lancashire, where the toxic algae is becoming a problem. A British Waterways spokesman told the

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-75095529082285593912010-08-28T19:57:00.001+01:002010-08-28T19:59:03.040+01:00

A Skipton newspaper is today reporting that farmers are taking British Waterways to task for failing to tackle leaks from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The Craven Herald tells how farmers at Bank Newton, East and West Marton and Greenberfield have reported leaks from the canal onto their land, with "knee-high bogs" which have trapped livestock. One farmer claims to have 20 leaks resulting in

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-57781526852519979352010-08-27T14:11:00.001+01:002010-08-28T00:59:23.948+01:00

Boaters using the Macclesfield Canal over the Bank Holiday weekend may be in for a little inconvenience. British Waterways has warned that the pump-out facility at Bosley Locks has suffered a major mechanical breakdown and that it will not be possible to get the necessary parts until after Bank Holiday Monday. BW advises anyone hoping to empty their tanks over the weekend that the nearest BW

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-63866258669077962182010-08-26T11:30:00.004+01:002010-08-26T15:36:27.460+01:00

There is little cheer for boaters and waterway businesses in the latest reservoir statistics from British Waterways. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal's reservoir levels are recovering only slowly and there does not appear to be much prospect of the central part of this canal re-opening in the near future. The four reservoirs dedicated to feeding the Leeds and Liverpool Canal's summit are currently

Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729523557219015134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708194174142075974.post-65209200734317873882010-08-25T22:10:00.001+01:002010-08-25T22:11:07.643+01:00

Boaters who have been waiting for a chance to visit Liverpool or the Lancaster Canal are now able once again to make a booking. Due to the water supply problems, on 5th July British Waterways stopped taking bookings for boats to use the Liverpool Canal Link to reach Liverpool Docks or the Ribble Link to reach the Lancaster Canal. Today BW has announced that they have resumed taking bookings for

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The outlook for boaters wanting to use the Rochdale Canal is looking even better this week after British Waterways announced a further relaxation of the restrictions that have been in place. Coinciding with the lifting of a hose-pipe ban in the area, BW is now taking bookings for passage over the Summit until the end of September. The current restriction of just 2 boats a day in each direction

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In another blow to boaters using the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the canal between Newlay Lock and Office Lock in Leeds has been closed temporarily because of low water levels on a number of pounds. British Waterways has said that an update notice will be issued on Monday 23rd August. The 4.5 miles of waterway between Lock 13 (Newlay 3-rise) and Lock 2 (Office Lock) was closed for the same

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Today's photograph of Foulridge Upper Reservoir taken by Richard Carpenter will not give any joy to boaters wanting to use the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Richard says that the water level is usually well up onto the darker stones, which gives some idea of how low it currently is. Photo: Richard Carpenter Reservoirs that supply the Leeds and Liverpool's central sections are holding less than

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The "Rochdale Nine" flight of locks through the centre of Manchester has been closed to navigation. This follows an incident in which a boat struck a gate at Lock 92 (Duke's Lock). The impact resulted in the lock gate lifting and snapping the anchor plate that holds the gate in place. British Waterways report that the gate is now loose and needs securing. The canal has had to be closed until

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Woodnock Lock on the Aire and Calder Navigation is currently closed to navigation. British Waterways has announced that, due to a sluice failure, the lock is inoperable. BW staff are carrying out repairs and hope to have the lock re-opened by Wednesday 11th August at 4.00 pm. This stoppage is on the Wakefield branch of the navigation between Castleford and Stanley Ferry and will affect boaters

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British Waterways has issued a statement regarding the water supply situation on certain northern canals. The main points are: Leeds and Liverpool Canal - closed between Wigan and Gargrave. While a few days of heavy rain recently was welcome it made only a slight difference to the overall reservoir holdings. The most responsive reservoir was Winterburn, but the result of the rain was only enough

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There is some good news for boaters as BW announces that the Rochdale Canal will remain open. This news comes 2 days after the closure of 60 miles of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. BW has been working with its main water supplier to secure additional resources for the Rochdale Canal. There had been worries that the Rochdale Canal might be next to run out of water. Passage across the Summit has

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A sixty mile stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal has been closed to by British Waterways because of a shortage of water, in spite of recent rain. The closure is between Lock 30 (Holme Bridge) at Gargrave and Lock 85 in Wigan. The lock flights affected are the Gargrave, Bank Newton, Greenberfield, Barrowford, Blackburn, Johnson's Hillock and Wigan. All the locks along this stretch of canal

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There is a stoppage on the Stainforth and Keadby Canal at Keadby Bridge. The wedges at Keadby Swing Bridge have failed, making the bridge inoperable. The bridge is adjacent to Keadby Lock onto the tidal River Trent and the stoppage means that boats will be unable to enter or leave the River Trent at Keadby. This road bridge is owned by Lincolnshire County Council and British Waterways is

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Failure of the head gate paddles has forced the closure of Leeds Lock on the Aire and Calder Navigation. BW has announced that repairs to the lock will begin this morning but an update will not be given until tomorrow evening (20th July). Leeds Lock is adjacent to The Armouries museum in Leeds. Boats will still be able to travel between the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and Clarence Dock, but will

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The Huddersfield Narrow Canal may be the only Trans-Pennine canal not currently threatened with closure by water supply shortages, but it is having more than its share of short stoppages! Lock 5e at Paddock, Huddersfield, is currently closed because of debris blocking a paddle. British Waterways staff are clearing the debris but the problem has allowed the long pound above the lock to drain.

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Water supplies to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal are running dry. British Waterways has announced that, from Monday 2nd August, sixty miles of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Wigan and Gargrave is to be closed to navigation. All the locks along this stretch of canal will be closed, with locks padlocked and stop planks put in place above the top lock of each flight. The closure will be

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A police 'incident' has shut the Huddersfield Narrow Canal in Marsden. Police are carrying out investigations at Lock 39e next to Warehouse Hill Road. Boaters are asked not to attempt to move water or boats through the locks. The towpath is also closed. BW will issue an update when the lock becomes available for navigation. Any enquiries regarding this stoppage should be made to BW on 01782

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Impatient boaters have damaged cills on two locks on the Huddersfeild Narrow Canal, resulting in stoppages. There is an emergency stoppage today at Lock 17w in Mossley as BW staff repair the cill. A similar emergency stoppage will close Lock 7e between Huddersfield and Milnsbridge on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th July. Any enquiries regarding these stoppages should be made to BW on 01782 785703

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Tuel Deep Lock, along with Locks 1 & 2 on the Rochdale Canal at Sowerby Bridge, will be closed for at least two days as a result of the continuing dry period. Tuel Deep Lock is the deepest lock on the canal system, with a fall of 19' 8½". It replaced Locks 3 and 4 when the canal was restored and its use puts a heavy demand on the pound above. Although the pound is 2.5 miles long, it is not deep

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