Thousands of microplastic particles flow down the Thames every second and have been found in the stomachs of 95 per cent of crabs, researchers have discovered. Experts from the Royal Holloway University studied how high levels of microplastics are affecting the River Thames, including its water column and shoreline. Three separate studies by students at … 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
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: 21:53 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
Two men drown and one is missing feared dead after going swimming at beauty spot weir on the River Thames in Berkshire Two men have drowned after going swimming in the River Thames, locals say Incident took place near Odney Weir at Cookham near Maidenhead today Thames Valley Police are due to update on the … 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: 21:44 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
Is that a boat or a caravan park bobbing down the Thames? Actually, it’s a mix of both. While it might look like the aftermath of a flash flood ripping through the capital, the reality is it’s the dream staycation for TV presenter and former Countryfile host Julia Bradbury, who also happens to be the … Read more
Moment Woolwich Ferry does 360-degree spin and blasts horn in the middle of Thames in honour of frontline NHS staff The boat performed a unique tribute in the water during a show of appreciation Millions of Brits again took to their doorsteps and balconies to say thank you But gestures were overshadowed by hundreds ignoring … Read more