Thames Water fined £104m over wastewater failures in landmark Ofwat investigation August 6, 2024 Three water companies are facing fines totaling £168m for failing to properly manage their wastewater treatment works and networks, Ofwat has announced today.
Stay away from dolphin spotted in River Thames, people urged August 3, 2024 A dolphin has been spotted in the River Thames near London’s Putney Bridge - and an appeal has been made for people to stay away if they see it.
Surfing the Thames: How Uber boats came to rule the river August 1, 2024 “Looking out at the river, I was struck by how empty it was,” Sean Collins tells me. This was in 1994, when he had just been made redundant from his previous role as an apprentice waterman on the Thames. All that empty water stretching through the middle of London – it was a “waste”. But [...]
The Thames is a gateway to growth July 22, 2024 From water bailiffs to maritime finance, the river connects London’s past to its future, says Michael Mainelli What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, among other things, we have the Romans to thank for the location of our country’s capital on the banks of the River Thames – once described by Sir Winston [...]
Water executives called in for talks with new Labour environment secretary July 10, 2024 Water bosses have been called in for talks with Labour’s new environment secretary Steve Reed, ahead of key investment rulings from Ofwat.
