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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Sandra Laville Environment correspondent

River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status

A person kayaks on the Thames at Ham
The Thames at Ham was proposed after campaigners gathered evidence to show thousands of people use the river for swimming throughout the year. Photograph: PA Images/Alamy

The first designated bathing water area on the River Thames in London has been shortlisted as one of 13 new monitored swimming areas across the country.

The Thames at Ham, in south-west London, was shortlisted as a new river bathing water after campaigners gathered evidence to show thousands of people use the river for swimming throughout the year.

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