Mystery of the disappearing swans
The disappearance of swans on the Thames has led to fears that they are being illegally killed and eaten.The shocking claim was made by Mike Goodwin, 61, a self-employed publisher
Thames Path Online Guide
Thames Path/River Thames towpath guide
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Introducing the River Thames
The Thames is a major river flowing through southern England. While best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows through several other towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading and Windsor.
The river gives its name to the Thames Valley, a region of England centred around the river between Oxford and West London, the Thames Gateway, the area centred around the tidal Thames, and the Thames Estuary to the east of London.
The River Thames is the longest river entirely in England, rising officially at Thames Head in Gloucestershire, and flowing into the North Sea at the Thames Estuary. It has a special significance in flowing through London, the capital of the United Kingdom, although London only touches a short part of its course. The river is tidal in London with a rise and fall of and becomes non-tidal at Teddington Lock. The river contains over 80 islands, and having both seawater and freshwater stretches supports a variety of wildlife.
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Nov 4th, 2009
Actor Carrey switches on lights
Actors Jim Carrey and Colin Firth switch on the Oxford Street and Regent Street Christmas lights in central London.
Nov 3rd, 2009
Queen walks in Olympic footsteps
The Queen visits the Olympic Park in east London to inspect preparations for the 2012 Games.
Nov 2nd, 2009
Mayor's Christmas invite
29 October 09 Tickets are now on sale for the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames" charity Christmas concert, which will be headlined by the Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas, from the Royal Military School of Music.
Play safe at Halloween warning
29 October 2009 Teenagers in particular who think Halloween gives them free rein to annoy neighbours and play anti-social pranks are being warned they risk coming up against the law.
Improve your health at York House
30 October 2009 Free massages and musical therapy will be among the attractions at a health fair, being held at York House in Twickenham on Tuesday 10 November.
Oct 29th, 2009
Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition
The tragic star's iconic personal memorabilia
Oct 23rd, 2009
Savvy Windsor residents rent out driveways
Homeowners in Windsor are cashing in by hiring out their driveways to motorists looking for parking spots.Resourceful householders are renting out their unused car parking spaces c
Language protesters release balloons in bid for Town Hall cash
BALOONS were released on the Town Hall steps for each language class being lost in London"s East End. Lecturers and students from Tower Hamlets College held up banners urging councillors to fund English classes
Galloway hands in petition for elected mayor for East End
GEORGE Galloway today hands a petition in to his local Town Hall calling for a directly-elected mayor for London"s deprived East End. The petition is being given to Tower Hamlets Council"s new chief executive deamnding a public referendum
All to join three-mile Walk of Peace
Organisers of Slough's 'walk of peace' hope for a good turnout on Saturday morning.Delegations representing non-believers and a variety of faiths will join the three-mile walk star
Oct 22nd, 2009
US Embassy listed for its facade
The US embassy building in central London is granted Grade II listed status for its "dynamic facade".
Disabled access at leisure venues goes under the spotlight
PUBS, clubs, theatres, cinemas leisure centres and sports grounds will be put under the spotlight in East London as young people with disabilities go undercover to check out their accessibility. The investigation by 16 to 30-year-olds is run by the Mus
HAVE YOUR SAY: Calls for 20mph speed limit near schools
Speed limits could be slashed outside Maidenhead schools as the council reviews limits across the Royal Borough.Highways officers are looking into the possibility of introducing 20
Oct 21st, 2009
World's largest thesaurus debuts
The world's largest thesaurus is being published by Oxford University Press after 40 years of work.
Oct 17th, 2009
The Gherkin from the River Thames on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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