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Bird covered in diesel standing next to the River Wandle

Diesel spill threatens future of wildlife in River Wandle

Concern for the future of wildlife in the River Wandle is mounting after last week’s spill saw 4,000 litres of

The River Thames

How healthy are south west London’s waterways?

With the issue of water pollution continuing to make headlines, how healthy are south west London’s waterways? Releases of untreated

Kingfishers spotted in south London for the first time in nine months

Kingfishers have returned to parts of south west London in a sign things are returning to normal. Carpenter Guy St

Top fly-fisher says ‘charming’ River Wandle is perfect escape from urban life

Instagram-famous urban fly-fisher Damon Valentine believes the restoration of the River Wandle has helped inspire the next generation of urban

Focus on flooding as London Wildlife Trust team up with Deen City Farm to create rain garden

A rain garden sounds like an attraction in a water park but London Wildlife Trust is using them to combat

Wandsworth rugby players give ‘Bec’ to community in Wandle clean-up

The newly-promoted Bec Old Boys RFC have been giving back to the community by giving blood during the off season and

Easy like Sunday morning: Tooting Pedal Back Café to host London’s first ever mindful cycle

A Tooting café will combat road rage and cycling stress when it hosts London’s first ever mindfulness bike ride on

Vulnerable kingfishers living along River Wandle under threat as numbers plummet nationally ‘by thousands’

The magnificent sight of kingfishers on the River Wandle could be under threat as their numbers have dropped by thousands

More green spaces set for South West London as regeneration project plans go public

Summary: The Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust is spearheading the project. Image: By Molly Kersey The Wandle Valley Regional Park

Wandle river scheme boosted by heritage lottery fund award

Summary: The funding will enhance a 20-mile stretch of the river. Image: By Peter Lythe A scheme to revitalise some

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