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Thursday, May 2

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Munira meets with Thames Water CEO

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Raises residents’ concerns about the controversial Teddington Direct River Abstraction proposals and calls for them to be scrapped.

Tuesday, Apr 30

10

Russell Brand describes River Thames baptism: ‘An intimate experience’

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Russell Brand has described his baptism in the River Thames as an “intimate experience”.

Monday, Apr 29

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Russell Brand reveals ‘incredible’ baptism in River Thames

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Russell Brand described baptism as ‘incredible’ and ‘profound’ experience in an update on his Instagram channel

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Russell Brand says he felt ‘change transitioned’ during baptism in River Thames

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The actor and comedian said he feels a ‘new resource within me has switched on’ following the baptism.

Russell Brand says he felt ‘change transitioned’ during baptism in River Thames

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The actor and comedian said he feels a ‘new resource within me has switched on’ following the baptism.

Russell Brand says he felt ‘change transitioned’ during baptism in River Thames

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The actor and comedian said he feels a ‘new resource within me has switched on’ following the baptism.

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Launching the Clean Thames Action Plan

Last week I was pleased to host the Port of London (PLA) in Parliament to launch the Clean Thames Action Plan. We are so lucky to have the River Thames on our doorstep and it is thanks to the PLA that we can enjoy it.

Thursday, Apr 25

23

Now Thames Water is ruining my local river

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Just two days ago the firm was reportedly still considering a plan to pay out £2bn in dividends over the next decade, despite the threat of collapse

Tuesday, Apr 23

13

Water bills hike warning...and why you should never swim the Thames ...The Standard podcast

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Plus! Lifeguard on danger of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “swimmable” river plan

Monday, Apr 22

16

Jaw-dropping moment 'dolphins' seen in UK town after swimming up the Thames

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Londoners in Richmond-upon-Thames were startled to spot a group of dolphins playing in the River Thames on Saturday - despite fears the water has become dangerously polluted

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River Thames a ‘death trap’ as E-coli levels shown on live interview

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A river pollution campaigner has described part of the River Thames as a "death trap" after E.coli was found in a sample of water he collected.

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Sadiq Khan pledges to make River Thames ‘swimmable’ within decade

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Brands river ‘national embarrassment’ as analysis reveals five-fold rise in duration of sewage spills in London last year

Sunday, Apr 21

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Dolphins spotted miles inland after swimming up the River Thames

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Sadiq Khan boldly declares that he will make the Thames 'swimmable' in 10 years amid public fury at five-fold increase in sewage being dumped in the river

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The Mayor of London described the capital's river as a 'national embarrassment' as he announced his 'moonshot plan' to transform London's waterways.

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Dolphins spotted swimming in River Thames after making way to London

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Dolphins were spotted swimming in the River Thames near Richmond on Saturday morning (20 April).

Saturday, Apr 20

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Those dolphins must be brave! Aquatic mammals are spotted in the sewage-filled River Thames that even Boat Race crews struggled to survive

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When the dolphins were seen bobbing along the river's surface at Richmond Lock and Footbridge, onlookers called the fire brigade fearing the mammals were trapped.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Thames Water tells families to weed their gardens to cut down on usage - despite leaking 585 million litres EVERY DAY

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The company also suggested taking shorter showers and watering plants less often. The string of advice comes amid a row over Thames Water's leaking of raw sewage into British rivers.

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Tiny UK village on the river Thames that is home to three world-class restaurants run by celebrity chefs

A SMALL village in the UK is the unlikely location of three of the country’s best restaurants.

Tiny UK village on the river Thames that is home to three world-class restaurants run by celebrity chefs

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A SMALL village in the UK is the unlikely location of three of the country’s best restaurants.