Saratu Audu frequently rows through the river in south west London with other members of the Fulham Reach Boat Club.

Rower dreads being covered in sewage if she capsizes in the River Thames

Handout photo courtesy of Mary Tester, Thames Area Coordinator of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, dated 01/08/24 of a dolphin which has been spotted in the River Thames near London's Putney Bridge on Thursday, an appeal has been made for people to stay away if they see it. Issue date: Friday August 2, 2024.



Last week, an appeal was been made for people to stay away if they saw a dolphin.

Two dolphins found dead on bank of the River Thames in West London

Polly Friedhoff died two weeks after the incident which happened when she was walking with a friend near Iffley Lock in Oxford.

Family of woman, 81, killed in cyclist towpath collision call for change in law

Swan Upping dates to the 12th century and will see the King's Swan Marker travel from Sunbury to Abingdon to check mute swans before releasing them.

Swan numbers down after 'persistent flooding washed away nests'

It is 40 years since the late Queen opened the Thames Barrier, which has been closed 221 times to protect the capital from flooding.

London’s future flood defences plans as ‘sleeping giant’ Thames Barrier turns 40

Officers say they are keeping an open mind and following all lines of enquiry in connection with their investigation.

Police divers searching River Thames for man last seen a month ago

An environmental group said it carried out research before the race and found higher than average levels of E. coli in parts used for the annual race.

Concerns over river pollution after rowing team became unwell before boat race

The child, who is believed to be Daniel, was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead, the force added.

Young boy dies after being found in River Thames

Sixteen tests around Hammersmith Bridge in west London over a month found high levels of the bacteria.

‘High levels of E.coli found in Thames’ ahead of Oxbridge Boat Race

Police said it is possible they may never find Abdul Ezedi’s body due to the speed of the current in the Thames.

Marine search underway for body of Clapham chemical attack suspect

Broadcaster and writer, Sir Michael Palin, spoke of “feeling emotional” as he unveiled a plaque to commemorate an ill-fated Arctic expedition.

Michael Palin 'emotional' as he joins commemorations of deadly Arctic expedition

Water levels continue to rise in Berkshire following heavy rainfall at the end of last week.

'It has been devastating' - Properties flooded as rivers burst their banks

Charlotte Brown was killed when the speed boat capsized in December 2015

Father begs speedboat killer to reveal truth about daughter's Thames death

Flora Blathwayt hunts for bits of colourful rubbish which she uses to make greeting cards and at this time of year she focuses on being festive.

Londoner makes Christmas cards from waste washed up in the River Thames 

An operation is now underway to prevent pollution of the river with special floating barriers in place.

River Thames

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