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London’s infamous ‘Wet Wipe Island’ finally cleared of 5 million wipes

Some 114 tonnes of material, including towels, scarves, trousers and even a set of false teeth, have now been removed

The Independent UK

OPINION - Our wasteful culture has led us to Wet Wipe Island - it needs to change

Authorities are resorting to desperate measures to remove Wet Wipe Island near Hammersmith Bridge. It’s fallen to the Port of London Authority, which once ran London’s docks, to remove the equivalent of 15 double decker buses of waste from the Thames.

Evening Standard

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Body found in search for missing girl in River Thames as boy remains in hospital

Emergency services were called on Friday after reports that two children had got into difficulty in the water

Evening Standard

Boy rescued from Thames in stable condition as search for girl continues

Kent Police and the Coastguard resumed their search of the water and river bank on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Girl missing in River Thames sparks major search operation

A boy was pulled alive from the river but police and coastguard officers have suspended the search for a missing girl

The Independent UK

Thames riverside flat owners hit out at 'extortionate' five-figure balcony charges

A number of residents have come forward to voice complaints during a public enquiry over the proposed Port of London changes

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Stunning photographs of the River Thames captured for the Thames Lens competition 2025!

The beautiful and historic River Thames has been captured in all its glory in the Thames Lens 2025 competition

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Safety messaging is vital for Sadiq Khan's 'swimmable rivers' plan, City Hall warned

Swimming in the Thames anywhere east of Putney Bridge is prohibited due to strong tides and other dangers

Evening Standard

New hotel room for the super-rich just dropped

There are few nicer hotels in the City than the Four Seasons Ten Trinity Square in Tower Hill. The glorious grade II listed Beaux Arts building, embellished with order of Corinthian pilasters and piers, was once one of London’s tallest structures in its heyday as the headquarters of the Port of London…

Evening Standard

Ports of London Authority assures all support in rejuvenation of Musi river

The Port of London Authority assures support to Hyderabad's efforts in rejuvenating the Musi river.

The Hindu

Straw bale hung from London's Millennium Bridge to comply with ancient law – just part of the River Thames' long, legal history

Maintenance workers on London’s Millenium Bridge – which spans the River Thames – have hung a bale of straw from the bridge’s undercarriage.

The Conversation

Call to allow peers to stay on Thames barge near Parliament amid concern over London hotel prices

Labour’s Lord Foulkes of Cumnock claims ‘escalating’ hotel costs are ‘using up all’ of peers’ tax-free allowances

Evening Standard

Call to allow peers to stay on barge amid concern over London hotel prices

Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth said he will inform the Port of London Authority of the suggestion.

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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.

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