But Maldon District Council said a build up of mud was making it increasingly difficult for boats - including the iconic Thames barges - to pass "safely and effectively". The strategy and ...

Parliament is set to consider new proposals that would see the House of Commons and Lords moved onto a floating barge in the Thames, as the cost of repairing the Victorian palace soars.

“It’s not just canals - [it’s a problem on] the River Thames as well,” he said ... Many of those who have barges and narrowboats aren’t aware that they’re breathing in this stuff, ...