Regular water testing is starting at an Oxfordshire swim spot on River Thames. Oxford Mail article.

The Environment Agency has advised users that low river levels are possible because of low rainfall in 2025. .Press article from MSN. 

On May 12th, HMS Sutherland, a submarine hunter warship came up River Thames and pssed through Tower Bridge. It is alongside HMS Belfast in the Pool of London. More details in this SWNS article. Also video from bridge of HMS Sutherland.

Richard Phelps is the new Chairman of Henley Festival. Details are in this Henley Standard article. 

The Port of London Authority today published a new edition of Tidal Thsmes News.

Lock Keepers on River Thames are considering strike action. BBC London News has details.

Once again, the only sea going paddle steamer will run trips on River Thames in 2025.. Details are online.

Yet again, an island of wet wipes has built up near Hammersmith Bridge. Details are in this BBC London report.

The River Thames Society held its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Saturday April 26th 2025. A summary is now vailable on this website.

The Traditional Boat Festival is a 'must' attend. Is it in your diary? River Thames Society will be there. The event is from July 18th - 20th 2025.

Soon an Electric Ferry will be operating on the Tidal Thames. Details in this Daily Express article

The River Thames Society supports this national activity 'Big River Watch' organised by The Rivers Trust. Details are on their website. Just until May 1st.

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has announced that the main carriageway of Hammersmith Bridge is open for pedestrians and cyclists. Read full details.

The London Borough of Richmond Council has announced plans to repair the damaged Thames Path between Richmond and Kew. Download details announced today.

The Chiswick Pier Trust has published its April 2025  newsletter. 

'Engaging and carefully curated' is how a new exhibition 'Secrets of the Thames'about the River Thames is described in the Standard. 

There is an official website with details of the 2025 Boat Race.

The Henley Standard reports on water quality in Henley area, Details in the article.

Boat Race crews are warned about water quality in River Thames. Details in a BBC Sport News report.

Today the PLA published a new edition of Tidal Thames News

After a 58 year gap, today a new tunnel under the Thames has opened. The Silvertown Tunnel in East London is a vehicle link between Silvertown and the Greenwich Peninsula. The Standard has an article, 

Today The Environment Agency published its plan for the non-tidal River Thames for the year ahead., The announcement is available online. It is also available as a document.