There are 45 non-tidal locks along the River Thames, including Henley's A trade union has said River Thames lock and weir keepers are set to be balloted for industrial action over safety concerns.

There’s a visitor centre in Woolwich, where engineering buffs can get an in depth knowledge about how the barrier works. Or, on the north side of the river, head to Silvertown and Thames Barrier ...

Body recovered from River Thames in search for Valentine’s Day shooting suspect - Lisa Smith, 43, from Slough, was killed in Knockholt near The Three Horseshoes pub ...

A car containing a gun was found abandoned on the bridge and a man was seen on the wrong side of the barrier ... to have died after falling into the River Thames. 'Multiple searches of several ...

So a lot of money is spent on flood defences to keep people and their houses safe, like the barrier at the River Thames mouth. What river is nearest to where you live? Where does it start?

Following the shooting in Knockholt, Kent, suspect Edvard Smith was believed to have fallen into the Thames from the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge which crosses the river at Dartford 17 miles away.

A car containing a handgun was found abandoned on the bridge and a man was seen on the wrong side of the barrier ... have died after falling into the River Thames. “Multiple searches of several ...

Mary discovers the hidden gems of the River Thames, making stops along the way that inspire some deliciously comforting dishes, including mixed bean wraps and Thai salmon. Show more Mary heads off ...

A body has been found in the River Thames which police are linking to ... on the bridge and a man was seen on the wrong side of the barrier, but his body has yet to be found.