Campaigners in Henley argue that the River Thames failed to gain bathing water status due to a narrow definition of 'bathers' that excludes rowers, swimmers, and other river users, creating a catch-22 situation.
A decade-long water fund project in Kenya's Upper Tana watershed has boosted water quality, reduced treatment costs, and empowered farmers through sustainable practices, safeguarding Nairobi's water against climate impacts.
Water companies discharged raw sewage into England's waterways nearly 300,000 times last year, despite drought conditions and hosepipe bans across the country. Environmental campaigners condemn the ongoing pollution crisis.
The historic Albert Bridge in West London may remain closed to traffic until 2027 for extensive £8.5 million repairs, diverting 15,000 vehicles daily. The Grade II* listed structure requires complex stabilization work.
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The exclusion zone around the SS Richard Montgomery, a WWII shipwreck packed with explosives in the Thames Estuary, has been expanded due to increasing instability and tsunami risks.
Sadiq Khan condemns Thames Water's sewage dumping as unacceptable but declines to support Green Party calls for nationalisation, citing cost concerns for Londoners.
Thames Water executives faced intense questioning from councillors about dividend payments just hours before a major water main burst flooded Caledonian Road in Islington, raising infrastructure concerns.
A burst water main has flooded Caledonian Road in Islington, shutting the street and leaving dozens of homes without water. Thames Water engineers are on site to address the issue.
A reflective account of a riverside visit, blending personal observation with concerns over water quality and environmental health in natural settings.
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The Colorado River, a lifeline for 40 million people, faces a critical deadline as seven states struggle to agree on water cuts amid climate pressures and overdraft.
A section of the River Thames in Ham and Kingston could become the first official bathing site on the river, part of 13 new proposed swimming locations. However, water quality issues including sewage pollution raise safety concerns.
The Thames at Ham in southwest London has been shortlisted as one of 13 new designated bathing water sites across England, marking a potential milestone for river swimming in the capital.
The Government has proposed 13 new official bathing sites, including the first designated swimming spot on the River Thames in West London, marking a significant improvement in water quality since the river was declared biologically dead in the 1950s.
A £72.7 million project will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating for iconic London buildings like the National Theatre and King's College London.
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Houseboat residents in Noosa River, priced out of the housing market, face eviction due to a new 28-day anchoring limit, sparking debates over class and river access.
A £72.7 million heat network will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating for landmarks like the National Theatre and King's College London, cutting emissions and energy bills.
