Since 1982, London has relied on the Thames Barrier to protect the city from tidal flooding. But as sea levels rise and rainfall increases, the moveable barrier in the Thames River is no longer enough to keep the city safe. London – one of Europe's oldest cities – sits on a flood plain and is densely urbanized. See firsthand how it is pursuing both low-tech fixes and some of the most advanced engineering solutions in the world to counter a changing environment. The WNET Group brings you Forces o

The River Thames and the Tower of London’s history go hand in hand 🤝 Introducing the official Tower of London River Tour. ⚓️ Learn more about the history along the river on the UK’s first electric tour boat. With live guides, the tour is curated by Historic Royal Palaces written by co-creator of hit BBC series Ghosts, Martha Howe-Douglas Find out more about the history along the river on the city’s newest river tour, tickets on sale now. Tower of London River Tour 🎟️ https://bit.ly/TowerRiverC

Hundreds of people have gathered in south London at a vigil for Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, who died rescuing a woman from the Thames last week. His family and friends released balloons into the air in memory of the 20-year-old. Read more: bbc.in/3t7TqJh | BBC London