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Thames Barrier celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Thames Barrier, responsible for protecting London from flooding celebrated its 40th Anniversary on 8 May. In a statement from

The fire brigade on scene at a fire

Major investigation launched into Lambeth fire

A major investigation has been launched into a fire at an inner city waste transfer site that left Lambeth residents

Cracked soil.

South London groundwater reserves may run low as capital faces water stress

Groundwater reserves in south London may run low as the capital is projected to face severe water stress by 2050,

Richmond councillor calls for tougher measures against polluters

A Green Party councillor has demanded tougher measures against polluters after an oil spill in Richmond Park. Andrée Frieze, who

Man fined £1,000 for illegally dumping waste in Raynes Park

A man who dumped builder’s waste on private land in Raynes Park has been fined £1,000 following a hearing at

Half a billion pound Thames scheme to protect 11,000 homes from flooding

Thousands of homes in south west London and Surrey will be better protected from flooding, after the Government approved the

Season changes on Thames could see more youngsters take up fishing – Angling Trust advisor

Proposed changes to river season dates which could leave rivers open all year around are unlikely to affect fishing on

“One of the best things that has ever happened to me’ – Fisherman whose boat sank on the Thames praises community response

Popular Kingston fisherman revealed how he has acquired a newfound sense of purpose after losing his houseboat and possessions on

Thames fisherman reveals anguish after boat sinks and spills diesel into the Thames

A Thames fisherman who lost everything when his houseboat partially sank, spilling oil and contaminating the river at Bishop’s Hall

Singing in the shower costs Londoners up to £60 million every year

Londoners could save the £60 million poured down the drain every year by cutting shower times by just one minute.

South West London homes face flooding as Thames’ water levels continue to rise

Summary: Businesses are being affected by the threat of bad weather. Image: By Ellie Pipe Fear rather than floods could

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