London’s future flood defences plans as ‘sleeping giant’ Thames Barrier turns 40 It is 40 years since the late Queen opened the Thames Barrier, which has been closed 221 times to protect the ...

The barrier has been fully closed for flood defence reasons 179 times from the day it opened until October 2017. In 2013/14 it was closed a staggering 50 times. And it was shut 24 times in the ...

In its 40 years of operation, the Thames Barrier has been closed 221 times to prevent flooding in the capital London's flood defence walls will need to be 50cm (20in) higher in the future to ...

The Thames Barrier is being closed with increasing frequency to protect central London and at-risk areas upriver. Now, some experts are asking if it is still fit for purpose.

The Thames Barrier has closed for a record 50th time this winter, making it the busiest period in its history. Since it opened in 1984, it has closed 174 times.

The Port of London has suspended new ‘mudlarking’ licences on the Thames to “protect the unique historical integrity” of the foreshore. The move means that no new foreshore permits for ...

And the Thames Barrier and its iconic silver domed design only came about after hundreds of deaths in the Great Flood in 1953. It took 30 years to get it built. Since it opened, it has been closed ...