Self-funding public trust governing the Tideway of the River Thames
A police boat from the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit has collided with Westminster Bridge near the Houses of Parliament. Officers entered the water and were rescued; several injuries have been reported. Public and road traffic disruption is active as emergency services respond and investigations begin.
Norfolk Island’s coral reefs are facing widespread disease linked to sediment, cattle manure, wastewater and fertilizer runoff. Scientists warn a longer El Niño could raise water temperatures, triggering bleaching and reef loss. Kingston Pier dredging plans add to the threat as regulators issue environment approvals.