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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The river thames - The Untold Story

Heatwaves are making toxic algae worse, but the real problem is what we are putting into our rivers and lakes

This summer’s heat brought warnings about harmful algal blooms across Britain and Ireland. In August, swimmers were warned not to enter a newly designated bathing site on the River Thames at Ham and Kingston after blue-green algae were detected. The swimming section of an Ironman event in Leeds was also…

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Burberry's Winter 2026 Campaign Takes Romeo Beckham and FKA twigs to the Thames

Romeo Beckham and FKA twigs star in Burberry's Winter 2026 campaign, set against London landmarks and the River Thames.

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Public told not to be alarmed as Netflix siege drama begins filming around Parliament

Bad Wolf, the production company behind shows such as Doctor Who and Industry, is filming scenes for a new Netflix drama around the Palace of Westminster and the River Thames

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This Week in History: The Lewinsky affair, the fall of Gaddafi, and a fatal crash on the River Thames

Explore how major events between 17 and 23 August were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Can a £12.99 changing robe replace my DryRobe? I tested both after a River Thames swim

For cold-water swimming in the warmer months, this is the budget buy you need

Evening Standard

Witnesses describe police boat crash after high-speed ‘pursuit’

Witnesses who were nearby when a police boat carrying armed officers crashed into Westminster Bridge on the River Thames describe what they saw.

Evening Standard

11-year-old girl dies in River Thames after asking dad if she could ‘dip her toes’

In a tragic incident, an 11-year-old girl lost her life after she innocently asked to dip her toes in the River Thames. Two weeks of extensive searching led to the recovery of her body. The inquest determined her death was accidental, resulting from immersion in frigid waters, with no signs…

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The Tower of London will open 25,000 architectural drawings to the public for the first time after nearly 1,000 years

The Tower of London, a fortress standing on the banks of the River Thames for close to a thousand years, is preparing for one of the biggest changes in its recent history. Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that manages the site, has launched a new initiative called Tomorrow's Tower, aimed…

The Times of India

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.

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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.

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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 Times of India

Family ‘so proud’ at posthumous royal honour for man who saved drowning woman

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, died after jumping into the River Thames by London Bridge in April 2021.

Evening Standard

Crowds chant ‘death to the IDF’ at al-Quds rally in London as police arrest protesters

At least 1,000 Met officers were drafted in to manage the ‘static protest’ after the home secretary approved a police request to ban the annual march

The Independent UK

London Police use River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from opponents amid Middle East tensions

In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan Police will use the River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from counterdemonstrators in central London this Sunday, as the city braces for what police have described as a “highly volatile” situation.

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Amazon delivery driver follows sat nav into Thames Estuary

An Amazon delivery driver became stuck after following sat nav directions into water off the Essex coast.

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Erling Haaland strikes again as Manchester City battle to win at Brentford

The Bees’ ground down by the River Thames was one of only two Premier League venues Haaland had not previously scored at.

Evening Standard

Floating restaurant could open on River Thames in south west London

A new floating restaurant could soon open on the River Thames in south London.

The Independent UK

Inside the centuries-old swan census ordered by King Charles III

The annual five-day census of swans dates back to the 12th century

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Tim Burton's British countryside home is made for gardeners – it's selling for approximately $6.1 million

The filmmaker's Oxfordshire home is a Grade II Georgian property that features eight bedrooms, lush gardens, and views of the River Thames

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Girl missing in River Thames in Kent

Emergency services have been searching the River Thames at Gravesend.

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27 Fun And Interesting Facts About London’s History, Revealed By A Qualified London Guide

TikTok account Look Up London is sharing videos of walking around London and telling hidden history behind various sites, streets buildings and more.

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Secrets of the Thames: mudlarking treasures showcase history of London’s river and the people who scour its banks

Twice a day, every day, the tides of the River Thames rise and fall, revealing a foreshore that, in the middle of London, has been a focus of human activity for millennia.

Evening Standard

Living on the water in London : the best houseboats for sale on the River Thames now

Living on the water can be spectacular, especially in summer. Here are some of the most impressive houseboats for sale on the Thames now

Evening Standard

Family of missing 11 year-old Kaliyah Coa told body found in the River Thames

Officers were alerted to a body in the River Thames in Maritime Quay in east London on Sunday at 9.03am, the Metropolitan Police said.

The Independent UK

Body found in search for girl, 11, who went missing in River Thames

Kaliyah Coa, 11, went missing after entering the River Thames in March

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