The Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal was a powerhouse of the 19th century but later fell into disrepair.

The owner of a sunken narrowboat says it's been looted of everything on board since its recovery.

Frustrated boat owners have resorted to trying to move the sunken vessel themselves.

People are warned to stay away from the area after the barge sank and blocked the waterway.

Ian Hughes says he wants people to use the canal network more to explore its beauty and nature.

A review is being carried out into boating licences, which some fear will affect their way of life.

Help is needed to maintain the waterways after weather-related damage to towpaths, say charity.

The canal basin where he went into the water is well-known in Walsall for such events.