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London
fromianVisits
6 hours ago

Hidden Chelsea wharf set for pop-up pocket park by the Thames

A temporary pocket park will be built at Cremorne Wharf, designed for easy removal if needed for waterborne freight use.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Freak London weather: Moment rare waterspout rips across Thames in 'close shave' for veteran sailor

A waterspout unexpectedly struck the Thames during a sailing race, causing apprehension for veteran sailor Warren Gordon.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

The Boat Race 2026: When is it and where to watch it in London?

The Boat Race features University of Oxford and University of Cambridge competing annually on the Thames, attracting large crowds and celebrating a historic rivalry.
Environment
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

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

A seal hauled out in a Twickenham garden; the seal appears healthy, seals haul out to rest, and people should leave them alone.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Kittens thrown into River Thames find new homes

Three kittens thrown into the Thames near Twickenham Bridge were rescued by passers-by, recovered, and rehomed; the intoxicated man admitted causing unnecessary suffering.
History
fromOpen Culture
6 months ago

How Did The World Get So Ugly?: Then Versus Now

Victorian London's extreme overcrowding and sewage pollution made the city dangerous until Joseph Bazalgette's sewer and decorative embankment improved sanitation and urban design.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

'Pretty gross' wet wipe island cleared from Thames

Congealed wet wipes and other debris equivalent to about five million wipes were removed from an 820ft Thames foreshore, with 114 tonnes of rubbish cleared.
fromMail Online
7 months ago

The Lost Ness Monster! Mystery creature filmed lurking in the Thames

We were just passing by and it was actually the lock keeper that said to keep an eye out for what he thought was a seal. My son just caught it as it bobbed up, but that was the best shot we could get.
UK news
London music
fromianVisits
9 months ago

New riverside passage adds stylised Thames in colourful community artwork

A new walkway along the Thames features community-created artwork celebrating London’s past, present, and future.
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