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 ...

Dozens of children can enjoy free adventure days aboard historic Maldon barges, thanks to a £1,000 grant. The new funding, provided by the Essex Community Foundation to the Thames Sailing Barge Trust, ...

The historic Hythe Quay in Maldon is home to barges and sailing boats, but its getting too muddy. Four-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie splits from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia America's ...

Maldon Council is proposing to spend £135,000 ... The council and quay provide space for various fully rigged Thames sailing barges. There has been no significant dredging work in the main ...