Five foot long Boa constrictor is found slithering in undergrowth next to the River Thames in south west London A large 5ft (1.5m) Boa constrictor was spotted near Barnes Bridge in Chiswick The snake was captured near the River Thames by the RSCPA on Sunday Its size suggests that it had recently been abandoned – … Read more
Meet the hitchhiking seals… of the Thames! Puffed-out passenger puts its flippers up and hitches a cheeky ride with a paddleboarder Seals are increasingly hauling themselves up on to paddleboarder’s crafts The Thames has seals, harbour porpoises and occasionally dolphin whales It is natural behaviour for seals to haul themselves out the water and sunbathe … Read more
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
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 Thames in Berkshire today Incident took place near Odney Weir at Cookham near Maidenhead Thames Valley Police are due to comment on the incident … Read more
Emergency services race to Thames beauty spot amid fears several men are missing in the water Incident has occurred at Odney Weir in Cookham, Berkshire this evening Thames Valley Police are due to provide further updates in due course By Jack Wright For Mailonline Published: 21:14 BST, 23 June 2020 | Updated: 21:48 BST, 23 … Read more