The map from Surrey County Council that claims to show that a 17.5m articulated lorry could easily make the turn

Here come the big boys

I’m always pleased to see new businesses arrive on our lovely stretch of the Thames – they provide work and can bring people into the area who spend their money locally which is good for the economy.

Fingers crossed this time

Last week, I chronicled the story of the first two bridges to span the Thames between Walton and Shepperton but they were followed by three further structures, while a sixth is still on the drawing board.

A reminder of the unsung heroes of our waterways

£60,000 refit to keep lock gates in pride of place for years to come