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A River Thames walk to a great pub: The Oiler, London Docklands

Fossils and geology stretching back millions of years are revealed on this fascinating route by river mudflats and ancient woods

The Guardian - UK

Jackass star Steve-O detained by London police after jumping off Tower Bridge

The Environment Agency advises against jumping into the Thames as depths may vary

The Independent UK

Claudia Mason obituary

Other lives: Bookseller and signwriter who lived for many years on a houseboat on the Thames

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OPINION - Doesn’t London deserve better than the farce of Hammersmith Bridge?

Amid rows over funding, it could be years before the Thames crossing once again links north and south

Evening Standard

Henley regatta organisers complain of sewage pollution from Thames Water

Concerns raised after tests found stretch of river used for world-famous event had dangerous bacteria

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Children’s intensive care ambulance service celebrates 25 years of saving lives

The South Thames Retrieval Service, which transports critically ill children, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The Independent UK

London’s Super Sewer gets underground flower garden

Garden unveiled as project boss says it is ‘inconceivable’ that Thames Water’s financial woes will derail London’s new £4.5bn sewage system

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Before the flood: how much longer will the Thames Barrier protect London?

The colossal flood defence has been in use since 1982 – but as sea levels rise, it will need upgrading much sooner than expected

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Thames’ largest ever party boat Oceandiva ‘damaged by anchor’ during test

One of the largest ever party boats to grace the River Thames struck the anchor of a barge as it carried out testing manoeuvres as it prepares to welcome revellers on board.

Evening Standard

Serpentine splashers to Hampstead’s Bobble Hat Brigade — meet London’s power swimming tribes

Cold water swimmers are swaggering and shivering around the capital, with distinct types gathering at each place. Robbie Smith has your guide to the venues, the people and the wet networking

Evening Standard

Unravelling the Windrush myth: the confidential government communications that reveal authorities did not want Caribbean migrants to come to Britain

In the twilight hours of June 21 1948, a weathered five-deck troopship transporting 1,027 passengers moored off Gravesend on the south bank of the river Thames. That evening, immigration officials would begin carefully processing those aboard. The following afternoon, passengers would walk off the gangplank, finally stepping foot on British…

The Conversation

‘It’s heavy stuff out at sea, so I paint to stay level’: the lifeboatman taking the UK art world by storm

Mark Taylor is used to steering through stormy seas, now he will have to navigate the London art market

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A tunnel too far? Debate intensifies over need for Lower Thames Crossing

The UK’s £9bn road project to relieve congestion on the M25 at Dartford is dividing communities and local businesses

The Guardian - UK

Capital flows through London like the Thames. Don’t divert it

City voices: Too much of that capital is flowing off elsewhere these days

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Plans for DLR extension to Thamesmead take vital step forward

The plans are estimated to create up to 10,000 new jobs and up to 30,000 new homes

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Leica Q3 review: all the feels

The Leica Q3 is the best fixed-lens compact camera available, and a major update of the Q2, boasting 60.3MP photos and 8K video.

The Guardian - UK

Met officers accused of not assisting in inquiry of man who drowned in Thames

The family of Oladeji Omishore, who died soon after being Tasered by an officer, launches legal action against police watchdog

The Independent UK

Police investigating murder of woman find body in River Thames

The Metropolitan Police confirms a body had been recovered in Thamesmead, southeast London

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Police searching for missing Suma Begum find body in the Thames

Her husband Aminan Rahman is accused of putting her body in a suitcase and dumping it in the River Lea

Daily Mirror

'Remarkable' man fell backwards into Thames and drowned while on FaceTime with girlfriend

An inquest heard how James East, 25, fell backwards into the River Thames during a a FaceTime call with his girlfriend after he became separated form the group on a night out

The Independent UK

Missing teenager Lechlade - live: Body found in search for boy who disappeared in River Thames

Police were called at about 10pm on Sunday after the boy was spotted in the River Thames

The Independent UK

Missing teenager Lechlade - live: Police resume search for boy who disappeared playing in River Thames

Police were called at about 10pm on Sunday after the boy was spotted in the River Thames

The Independent UK

Body found in search for teenager who went missing while playing near River Thames

Police called on Sunday night after boy spotted in River Thames near Lechlade-on-Thames

Evening Standard

OPINION - 769 toxic spills lasting 3,286 hours: the Thames in 2022

We’ve tried dumping sewage into the Thames before, it doesn’t end well. The Summer of 1858 was known as the ‘Great Stink‘, thanks to a combination of warm weather, untreated human effluence and industrial waste flowing into the river.

Evening Standard

Sewage pumped into 31 London rivers for 7,000 hours last year

The Thames saw 769 toxic spills lasting a total of 3,286 hours — more than 136 days

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