The Thames, which spans some 200 miles, runs through the heart of the city and is a key part of London’s identity. The waterway is known for the age-old structures that cross over it: Tower ...

In its latest annual report, Thames Water reported nearly 8,000 sewage spills for the nine months to September 2022. The government’s approach to regulating utilities, many of which were ...

Emperor Naruhito of Japan will start his U.K. trip by visiting the Thames Barrier. The visit aims to bolster U.K.-Japan relations as Britain seeks to amplify its influence in the Indo-Pacific.

London’s famous waterway is more exciting than we thought. Seahorses, eels, seals – and venomous sharks – have all been discovered in the Thames, the results of a “health check” have shown.

HoriZen Video. River Thames to Tower Bridge: Drone Tour of London's Skyline. Posted: May 21, 2025 | Last updated: May 21, 2025. Take a flight high above the historic and modern landmarks of London ...

LONDON — Just over 60 years after it was declared "biologically dead," England's River Thames had been hailed as an environmental success. But while much of the effluent, chemicals and heavy ...

Thames Barrier tunnels: Finally, a little-known pair of tunnels runs beneath the Thames Barrier in east London. These are used for maintenance, and as a quick means to get between the otherwise ...

See firsthand why London’s Thames Barrier is no longer enough to keep the city safe from rising tides. The system has worked for decades, but due to increased environmental challenges, its ...

LONDON – Whale, whale – what do we have here? A beluga in the Thames, actually. Yes, a beluga whale was spotted splashing around in Britain’s River Thames, and Brits can’t quite believe it ...

People loads their boats with sandbags on a flooded street, in Datchet, England, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. The River Thames has burst its banks after reaching its highest level in years, flooding ...