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King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter

Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter.

Euronews

A Cathedral cat & opinion of the masses

A visit to Southwark Cathedral introduced the author to Hodge, the resident cat. The author then encountered a discussion about a controversial AI-generated image. This image depicted a woman as a beast of burden, sparking debate. The author faced criticism for offering historical context and differing opinions. Ultimately, the author…

The Economic Times

Thousands Left Without Water As Thames Water Crisis Hits London In Blistering Heat

Thames Water faces infrastructure issues during Britain's third heatwave, affecting water supply in London and Home Counties. Residents experience no water or low pressure as temperatures soar.

International Business Times UK

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The Amazon is the world's largest river, yet not a single bridge crosses its main channel

Stretching across the heart of South America, the Amazon River is the largest river on Earth by water discharge and one of the planet's most extraordinary natural systems. It flows through vast tropical rainforests, supports unrivalled biodiversity and sustains millions of people. Yet despite spanning more than 6,400 kilometres (4,000…

The Times of India

Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames

The increase in reports of dolphin deaths is believed to be due to climate change, experts say

The Independent UK

Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames at Mortlake

Experts say that the mammal showed signs of skin damage from fresh water, and appeared ‘skinny’ and ‘not in the best condition’

Evening Standard

The future of London wild swimming: Sewage, safety, and the battle for blue spaces

As thousands headed for rivers and reservoirs to cool off in last week’s heatwave, the failure to make the capital as ‘swimmable’ as other European cities was thrown into sharp relief

Evening Standard

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My London: Coco Gauff loves the Tube and would swim in the Thames

Wimbledon semi-finalist Coco Gauff gets her kicks on the Tube, dines at Dishoom — and would love a Thames dip

Evening Standard

‘I’m 90 for goodness sake’: rainforest activist to pedal 104 miles down Thames

Veteran campaigner Robin Hanbury-Tenison is raising money for a research station near his home in Cornwall

The Guardian - UK

I ran the Thames from source to sea – here’s what I discovered

In 2021, as the UK began to emerge from the third COVID lockdown, I embarked on a slow, long-distance run from the source of the River Thames to the sea.

The Conversation

Extra £174m earmarked for ‘spiralling’ bill for Lower Thames Crossing

More than £3bn is due to be spent on the proposed road tunnel between Kent and Essex, which is estimated to have higher costs per mile than HS2

The Guardian - UK

DLR extension to Thamesmead could drive £15.6 billion in economic growth as consultation opens

The consultation is open now and will close on July 16

Evening Standard

River Rules: A week aboard Le Boat’s mystique

A journey along the Thames aboard Le Boat, experiencing the unique charm of river cruising and discovering intriguing stops along the way

Evening Standard

My morning at ‘Costa del Ham’, the first official Thames bathing spot in London

The water looks clear and swimmers are diving in — but watch out for duck poo…

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Meet Mudlarks: The treasure hunters uncovering centuries-old secrets from the River Thames

Just after midnight, while much of London sleeps, figures carrying headlamps and small shovels quietly descend the slippery banks of the River Thames. Kneeling in thick mud beneath bridges and beside ancient embankments, they sift through silt searching for fragments of forgotten history. Some discover Roman coins. Others uncover medieval…

The Independent UK

James McNeill Whistler: Mum isn’t the only word at this magnificent Tate Britain show

5/5 The first major exhibition on the American artist for 30 years reveals a showman whose sublime, minimal artworks far transcend the famous painting of his mother that has often overshadowed them

Evening Standard

Satisfaction for Mick Jagger as 29-storey tower by the Thames blocked

A planning battle over the proposed 100m tower has raged for over two years

International Business Times UK

Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Felicity Kendal Halt Thames Tower Plan in Stunning Celebrity Planning Victory

Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton successfully opposed a 29-storey tower in west London, preserving historic views along the Thames. The decision marks a victory for local residents and heritage campaigners.

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The Guardian - UK

Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton win battle to stop 29-storey block being built by Thames

Planning inspector backs council’s rejection of development, which was ‘not exemplary, extraordinary, remarkable or distinctive, just tall’

The Guardian - UK

‘You feel you’ve conquered the world’: a Thames swimmer on the river’s first bathing site in London

While there are still days the Thames is so dirty even dogs avoid it, steps are being taken to restore public waterways

The Independent UK

Developer can’t get no satisfaction as Jagger wins battle to stop Thames tower block

The plan has been rejected as it would ‘cause a dramatic change to the skyline’

Evening Standard

London's first designated bathing area in Thames opens in boost for capital's wild swimmers

The stretch of river between Ham and Kingston-upon-Thames in south-west London will be the river’s first monitored swimming area

The Independent UK

England opens new swimming spots including historic first for River Thames

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River Thames in London gets first official bathing spot on Friday

Thames at Ham designated as one of 13 new swimming areas across England to be monitored for water quality

The Independent UK

London’s first River Thames bathing spot opens today – here’s where to find it

The official bathing season begins on Friday and will run until September 30

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