Fears had been raised about the impact of the new weir on nearby historic buildings A weir below a medieval, Grade II listed bridge on the Thames is to be rebuilt amid fears it could fail.

Campaigners against plans to replace a historic weir with motorised gates on the River Thames have welcomed a decision to delay installation. The Environment Agency (EA) wants to carry out the work at ...

Weir and lock keepers along the River Thames have suspended strike action following a last-minute offer from the Environment ...

Historic wooden weirs on the River Thames and River Kennet may be replaced under a new flood management scheme. The Environment Agency (EA) wants to replace weirs in Northmoor, Radcot and Mapledurham ...

Of the 44 weirs on the River Thames, nine were worked by paddle and rymer but five have now been updated. Northmoor Lock is the last paddle and rymer weir that spans the full width of the Thames.

River Thames weir and lockkeepers including at Goring and Streatley have called off strike action over safety concerns.

Chris Whiterod told an inquest at Woking Coroner's Court on Friday that Mr Lawson may have been saved if there was an emergency system to shut the weir. Anna Burns, the River Thames area director ...

Teddington’s RNLI station welcomed in members of the public on Sunday 8 June for its annual open day, featuring a range of ...

Meanwhile, the Environment Agency (EA) has insisted that an increased number of resident lock and weir-keepers "would not have helped" ease flooding around the River Thames. Concerns have been ...