Lifeline campaign

In June, 30-year-old Leigh Pitt drowned while trying to save a child from Broadwater Lock, Thamesmead. News Shopper has launched its Lifeline campaign to pressure the canal owner to make its waterways safer for residents.

Campaign spurs canal safety shift 11:55am Tue 27 Nov 07 A COMPANY has responded to calls to install safety measures at a canal following the tragic death of 30-year-old Leigh Pitt.Reader comment (1)

PC praised for canal rescue bravery 10:29am Thu 22 Nov 07 A POLICE officer who risked his life trying to save a man from drowning was commended at a police ceremony yesterday.

Tilfen Land response

4:34pm Tuesday 20th November 2007

TILFEN Land has sent a letter to News Shopper in response to recent articles as part of our Lifeline Campaign.