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Courts issue fines for failing to register boats on the River Thames. Environment Agency enforcement officers regularly patrol the river

• Updated: 2 May 2024

An event at Weston Museum will round off a summer of fun to celebrate some of England’s most iconic scenery along the King Charles III England Coast Path.

• Updated: 14 September 2023

Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. Bridge specialists have advised that immediate repairs are not possible.

• Updated: 6 September 2023

Volunteers cleared rubbish on England's waterways for Plasticblitz. Cigarette butts most common plastic item found in 2 weeks of litter-picking.

• Updated: 10 August 2023

Locks and weirs high-risk areas for swimmers, as Kent Fire and Rescue Service warns of cold water shock still a danger. Always pay attention to warning signage.

• Updated: 2 August 2023

Summer is here and the weather is warm, and with the school holidays coming up it’s great to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

• Updated: 5 July 2023

Temple Footbridge crosses the River Thames west of Temple Lock near Marlow. It is closed due to safety concerns.

• Updated: 24 May 2023

Environment Agency says vigilance can save lives - water-related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe.

• Updated: 24 May 2023

Updated guidance for staying safe on the water

• Updated: 31 March 2023

Updated guidance for staying safe on the river

• Updated: 30 March 2023

Almost £14 million from the Levelling Up Fund will help restore the 33-mile Montgomery Canal in eastern Powys and north-west Shropshire.

• Updated: 17 January 2023

People warned that hazards around bridges and locks, dangerous flows and unexpectedly cold water can catch bathers off guard.

• Updated: 13 July 2022

Rivers offer fun and relaxation but can contain hazards, especially around structures and after heavy rain.

• Updated: 8 June 2022

Work due to start 9 March to improve water vole habitat on the Stort Navigation in Bishops Stortford.

• Updated: 8 March 2022

2 boaters have been ordered to pay a combined total of more than £2,600 for not registering their vessels.

• Updated: 2 February 2022

Over the last 18 months, the Environment Agency's Waterways team has been working hard to create a pollinator paradise along the River Great Ouse.

• Updated: 24 August 2021

The Agency wants to replace the current scheme with a fairer and simpler charging regime across its three main waterway areas.

• Updated: 22 July 2021

Waters around weirs, sluices, locks and pumping stations can be dangerous.

• Updated: 1 July 2021

Each of 7 boaters pays hefty fine and court costs for failing to register their vessels.

• Updated: 18 June 2021

Volunteers have helped the Environment Agency eliminate floating pennywort along a stretch of the River Cam in Cambridgeshire.

• Updated: 28 May 2021