Matt Carter, the EA’s Upper Thames Waterways Manager

A dangerous friend

My heart goes out to the families and friends of those who died when a small boat carrying six people overturned close to Pharoah’s Island at Shepperton.

Turbulence of the Thames

For those living close to the river, the past few weeks must have been an absolute nightmare.

Glorious idea that could put Walton on tourist map

The royal barge Gloriana, presented to the Queen as a gift to mark her Diamond Jubillee by Lord Sterling and others, has been seeking a permanent home ever since she led the river pageant during the jubilee celebrations in 2012.