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River Thames site among 13 proposed new swimming spots

Designation would mean sites are subject to regular water quality testing.

Evening Standard · Feb 13

London to get first wild swimming site as 13 new proposed spots introduced across UK

The Thames site in London marks a ‘vast transformation’ in the river's water quality

The Independent UK · Feb 13

River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status

Choice could prove difficult for Thames Water, which is trying to push through a water recycling scheme nearby

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13

Mother of Ricky Reel ‘haunted’ by nightmares over Met Police spying

Scotland Yard apologises for ‘wholly indefensible’ intrusion into Ricky Reel family’s justice campaign after he drowned in River Thames

Evening Standard · Jan 28

From scorpions to peacocks: the species thriving in London’s hidden microclimates

An extraordinary mosaic of wildlife has made Britain’s urban jungle its home

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

Military-style Thames crossing should be built so Hammersmith Bridge can be repaired, say Tories

Conservative councillors are proposing a temporary structure across the river just north of the existing bridge

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Seal discovered in London garden as shocked owner says: 'It's a brilliant feeding spot'

Londoners should not approach the seals if they see them in public, Thames Seal Watch warns

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Cleaner River Thames but effects of climate change remain, health check finds

Experts have warned pollution remains a significant challenge despite the return of some 125 species to the river

Evening Standard · Jan 19

Who was the Thames Torso Murderer? New BBC documentary set to investigate

The mystery has finally been solved.....

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Postmodern 'Venetian palazzo on the Thames' for sale for £1.25 million

The houses around Shadwell Basin were completed in 1988 as part of the regeneration of the London Docklands in a distinctive postmodern style

Evening Standard · Jan 8