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How oyster restoration could clean up the Thames

London Mayor Sadiq Khan made a commitment this week to “explore the role” that oysters could have in cleaning the

Cold body, warm heart: is cold water the key to mental and physical health?

Throughout the winter across the capital, people are taking part in cold water swimming for the perceived benefits to their

Public warned not to underestimate the Thames ahead of summer holidays

The Met Police are warning the public not to underestimate the River Thames this summer, and highlighting the possible dangers

NHS worker takes ice cold plunge to raise £7,000 for NHS support services

A frontline NHS worker has raised over £7,000 for psychological support services for NHS staff by swimming in the ice

Meet the open water swimmers diving into the River Thames this winter

As Christmas approaches, more and more swimmers are taking to the River Thames in Teddington for a winter thrill. Undeterred

Wimbledon Park summer swimming plans afloat despite council indecision

Cold, wet and illegal – the future of open water swimming in Wimbledon Park remains uncertain after Merton Council failed

Rio medallist aiming for history on the road to Tokyo

Jazz Carlin is preparing to make history. The 27-year-old will travel to Tokyo 2020 with the ambition of becoming the

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