Volunteers who are trying to protect and preserve the historic Newport canal have appealed for people to join a work party to tackle a plant infestation that is threatening to take over the waterway.
Ambitious plans to restore the canal warehouses at Wappenshall in north Telford and create “Thomas Telford’s Wappenshall Wharf” received a boost today with an announcement by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) that it will support a full award of almost £1 million with a phase one award of £72,000.
One of Shropshire's most significant historic sites will be offering one of its limited opportunities for visits and tours this weekend – along with a table top sale.
A Shropshire-based security provider has pledged its support to an initiative which will see the restoration of 24 miles of canal that will bring considerable benefits to local communities along its route.
Ambitious plans to re-open an historic Shropshire waterway have been boosted as the charity behind them celebrates signing-up high profile canal fan, Julia Bradbury, as its 1000th member.