Oar-some encounter! Friendly seal tries to hitch a ride on a rower’s boat in the Thames Chris Van Hayden was joined by a friendly seal when rowing in the River Thames The seal surprised the rower when he jumped onto his boat to hitch a quick lift Chris, who was with friend Salvatore Chiocca, said … Read more
Thousands of pieces of microplastic particles flow down the Thames every second and have been found in the stomachs of 95 per cent of crabs, researcher discover. Experts from the Royal Holloway University studied how high levels of microplastics are impacting the River Thames, including its water column and shoreline. Three separate studies by students … Read more
‘Is that a SHARK in the Thames?’ Stunned bystanders capture photos of giant ‘fin’ sticking out of the river near the London Eye (or is it just driftwood?) Witnesses photographed what appeared to be a grey fin in the River Thames A fin-shaped object was spotted in the murky waters by the London Eye Witnesses … Read more
Ahoy there Uber! Online taxi firm will launch Thames boat service for app-users to hail Clipper services between Putney and Woolwich this summer Taxi app hails deal on fleet of 20 boats and says it will help people on commute Partnership with Thames Clipper will let users book trips on their phones Uber still has … Read more
Britain’s biggest water company hands former boss £2m golden goodbye – after he was fired for a series of failings By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:53 BST, 5 July 2020 | Updated: 22:10 BST, 5 July 2020 Britain’s biggest water company has handed its former boss a £2m golden goodbye — after … Read more
Britain’s biggest water company has handed its former boss a £2million pay-off after he was fired for a series of failings. Thames Water has been accused of rewarding failure over the golden handshake for Steve Robertson. Robertson presided over numerous major leaks, hefty fines and sewage flooding controversies during three years in charge. Former Thames … Read more
Syrian man dies in hospital after jumping into River Thames – three days after his friend drowned trying to save his life A man died in hospital after jumping into water connected to the River Thames Thames Valley Police were called to Lulle Brook, in Maidenhead on Tuesday night The 37-year-old, of a Syrian background … Read more
Emergency services race to Thames beauty spot amid fears several men are missing in the water By Jack Wright For Mailonline Published: 21:14 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 21:20 BST, 23 June 2020 Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident at a Thames beauty spot. South Central Ambulance said it is … Read more
Nautical commuters will be able to enjoy a beer or a glass of wine as they sail along the River Thames when the Thames Clipper riverboat service resumes next week. The service, which operates between Putney, in West London and goes as far east as Woolwich Arsenal, will resume operations on Monday morning – including … Read more