in the press features

In the press: 11 - 18 June

A giant canyon appears on the towpath of the Regent's Canal - and why failure to connect some families to the communications network of the 1700's led to economic meltdown.

In the press: 18 - 24 April

Read about the OEP decision regarding British Waterways’ property, the country’s best walks, best canal trips and declining bee populations; this week in the press.

In the press: 9 - 17 April

Put your best foot forward in a waterside walk – and grow your own vegetables in a disused narrowboat, read other suggestions from the press in this week’s news round-up.

In the press: 28 March - 2 April

Spare barges used to grow vegetables, the largest urban heritage park in Europe, funding approval for the Helix project and a successful Towpath Tidy were among the numerous waterway-related stories making the headlines this week.

In the press: 20 - 27 March

The opening of the new Liverpool Canal Link made a splash in the news this week; along with further coverage of British Waterways’ plans to generate hydro-electricity, living on a narrowboat and cruising the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

In the press: 13 - 19 March

Hydroelectricty, sustainability and green infrastructure were buzz words in the press this week. Not forgetting the Irish ‘Navvies’ on St Patrick's Day or, on a darker note, the proposed sale of British Waterways’ property.

In the press: 7 - 12 March

The joys of boating and walking along the canals, plans to generate hydroelectricity and the relevance of the canal system in modern Britain have all been explored in the press this week.

In the press: 28 February - 6 March

Read how the canals have made a splash in the news this week.

In the press: 20 - 27 February

Recession busting tips on growing food by the canals, how to enjoy a working canal holiday, kayaking to the office and the launch of the 'Shop a trolley' hotline, the waterway news has flooded in this week.

In the press: 14 - 20 February

Ice-skating, the Victorians and Boris Johnson's plans for Capital Growth; a selection of waterways related news items from the past seven days.

In the press: 6 - 13 February

Praise for the British Waterways' stoppage programme, improvements to the Regent's Canal and new rules to prevent drinking and driving...a narrowboat. Read more about how canals and rivers made the headlines this week.

In the press: 30 January - 5 February

See which canals the press have been recommending as the ideal setting to enjoy rural scenery or take a historical walk. Plus more on the removal of fish from Caen Hill and memories of a reservoir breach in 1859.

In the Press: 23 - 29 January

Read how the press reported on the waterways' relevance to modern Britain, plus relocating fish, Coronation Street, extending the Grand Union Canal and harnessing the power of the River Severn.

In the Press; 17 - 22 January

Water taxis, Cerys Matthews and the Conservative Shadow Cabinet; read how UK canals and rivers have made the news this week.

In the Press: 9 - 16 January

How have the waterways made the news this week?

Find out about the British Waterways Film Map, the new Anglers' Trust and how an old workboat becane part of a plan to save the planet.

In the Press: Christmas & New Year 2008-09

See what the press have to say about Britain’s canals and rivers with our selection of waterway related news stories.

In this issue; news about the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal towpath re-opening, how canal water could be used for heating and cooling systems, and the new Leeds Liverpool canal link. Plus walking, pubs and must-do weekend adventures for 2009.