ENVIRONMENT AGENCY WINS COURT FIGHT OVER ILLEGAL BOAT MOORINGS
The Environment Agency has won a landmark victory after the High Court rejected an appeal by boat-owners prevented from legal
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SPECIAL GRIT LAID FOR MIGRATING NEWTS IN BUSHY PARK
Bushy Park has revealed it is trialling ‘amphibian-friendly’ grit on pathways near Hampton Hill to help protect newts as
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SWAN DIES OF BIRD FLU AT TEDDINGTON LOCK
A dead swan has been found near Teddington Lock following the widespread outbreak of bird flu, it has been confirmed.
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THAMES AT TEDDINGTON IS DESIGNATED AS FIRST OFFICIAL SWIMMING SPOT
The River Thames near Teddington has been designated as the first official swimming area in London from May
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POLLUTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE THREATEN GOOD HEALTH OF RIVER THAMES
THE RIVER THAMES is ringing in 2026 with a new lease of life, according to results from the latest health
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ENVIRONMENT AGENCY REMOVE ABANDONED AND SUNKEN BOATS
The Environment Agency is removing abandoned and sunken boats in the River Thames near Teddington and Molesey. The number of
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SAVE OUR LANDS AND RIVER STEPS UP CAMPAIGN IN 2026 WITH MASSIVE PETITION LAUNCH
The Save Our Lands and River Campaign (SOLAR) is aiming to raise a massive E-petition early next year with 100.000
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HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO OUR GROWING COMMUNITY OF READERS. Thank you for following our coverage of local news and issues and
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MAN ADMITS THROWING KITTENS OFF TWICKENHAM BRIDGE
A man has admitted to throwing three kittens off Twickenham bridge into the River Thames. Andrew Shephard, 58, pleaded
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COUNCIL UPDATE ON TEDDINGTON LOCK
Update issued by the Environment Agency Construction work is progressing well at Teddington Launch Lock. In recent weeks, the Environment
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