Press Association
Boat with a twist set to delight and intrigue canal users
A major new public artwork has been unveiled involving a canal boat with a twist.
Alex Chinneck, who is known for his large-scale pieces that warp well-known structures, has turned his attention to celebrating Sheffield’s historic...
Press Association
Steve Reed speaks to the media after Ofwat Bill announcement
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, speaks to the media after hosting a meeting with water company executives following the Ofwat Bill announcement.
Curated Video
Addressing the planet's ocean plastics problem
Our oceans are full of plastic — an estimated 200 million metric tons. And it's the microscopic pieces that could be the biggest threat.
Press Association
Sir Ed Davey calls for tighter regulation to stop the pumping of sewage into waterways
The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, has called for tighter regulation to stop the pumping of sewage into rivers and seas which he branded “a crime against nature”.
The party has released analysis of Environment Agency...
Bridgeman Arts
Atlantic Ocean, 1952: The ship named Flying Enterprise falls sideways in the ocean
Atlantic Ocean, 1952: The ship named Flying Enterprise falls sideways in the ocean.
British Movietone
EAST TO WEST BERLIN SMUGGLING
From Berlin comes a story of smuggling in a big way; indeed, careful search of vehicles crossing the inter-zonal customs barrier from the East has resulted in vast hauls. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
Press Association
Prosthetic hand and live grenades among items unearthed by magnet fishers
Magnet fishers Nigel Lamford, 49, and Jim Norton, 32, describe the most shocking, valuable and historical objects they have unearthed from UK waterways, at Regents Canal in London.
AFP News Agency
VOICED: Olympics breathes new life into London waterways
VOICED: Olympics breathes new life into London waterways
Bloomberg
Steel Industry Is Ready for Infrastructure Investments, Nucor CEO Says
Mar.04 -- Nucor CEO Leon Topalian says the American steel industry can handle any increased demand rising from passage of an infrastructure bill in Congress. He appears on "Balance of Power."
Curated Video
President Bush signed a bill Friday to help prevent terrorists from sneaking a nuclear, chemical or germ weapon into the United States inside one of the 11 million shipping containers that enter the nation each year.
HEADLINE: Bush Signs Port Security Bill
CAPTION: President Bush signed a bill Friday to help prevent terrorists from sneaking a nuclear, chemical or germ weapon into the United States inside one of the 11 million shipping containers that...
Curated Video
SYND 13/1/70 UNICEF BIAFRA AID PRESS CONFERENCE
The UN Childrens Fund (UNICEF) looked to the USA, Britain and France for massive aid to prevent stravation of thousands of Biafrans
1 SOUNDBITE: (English) Paul Edwards of UNICEF speaking about plans to get aid to Biafrans
Film: Pos -...