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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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Oct 16th, 2009

Holy Cow! Real ale pouring into East End from round the world

REAL ale enthusiasts are getting a taste of 45 beers from across the world during a 19-day booze festival at two pubs in London"s East End. British ales include Long Holy Cow

Oct 15th, 2009

The River Thames - apparently breviloquent

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Oct 14th, 2009

Thames bridge toll set to double


One of London"s first black firefighters gets "long service" award

ONE of London"s first black firefighters has been presented with a Long Service award by the Fire Commissioner after 20 years serving in East London. Leslie Bowman quit a secure office job to join the London Fire Brigade in 1989

Unemployment drops in Oxfordshire

Official figures released show a slight fall in unemployment in Oxfordshire, bucking the national trend.

Hurdles for Lloyds on path to new cash


Legoland's plans for new pirate ride

Legoland could be set for a thrilling new pirate ship ride after its bosses applied for a proposed use or development certificate.The Windsor based theme park, in Winkfield Ro

Tesco Express number two for Burnham

A second Tesco Express store is to open up its doors in Burnham in a matter of months.Work is now nearly finished on the new Burnham Lane store, on the site which was formerly the

Flooding and fire calls for fire crews on Saturday

Firefighters from Slough dealt with separate flooded and fire-ravaged flats in the early hours of Saturday.Slough and Langley crews were called to a first-floor flat fire in Britwe

PHOTOS: Taking the plunge at swimathon

The annual Lions Club swimathon took place at Windsor Leisure Centre on Sunday.As usual representatives of charities and fundraising groups swam in relay for 55 minutes each and mo

Biggs bashes Boris over Columbus Tower

LONDON Assembly member John Biggs has criticised Boris Johnson over his decision to grant planning permission for the capital s tallest building despite the development being refused by Tower Hamlets council s planning committee. Mr Biggs has accused the

Docklands museum strikes deal with US fanianciers

A DEAL has been struck by the Museum of London Docklands with major American financiers. The museum in London"s Canary Wharf has set up a partnership with Citi financial services group to fund a programme helping youngsters understand finance

2012 venue roads 'will not cope'

Roads around the 2012 Olympic rowing venue in Eton will not cope with 30,000 spectators, a councillor says.

Oct 12th, 2009

London art fairs

The international art world descends on London

London Film Festival

Let us tell you what's on when and if it's any good

Greenwich Foot Tunnel


Generous masons

MEMBERS of the Temple Island Masonic Lodge in Henley have given UKP1,200 to a charity.

Sculptor designs Hyde Park fountain

SCULPTOR David Harber has designed the first public drinking fountain to be unveiled in Hyde Park in more than 30

Challoners march on

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Olivia to star in Oliver!

A girl from Henley has landed a part in the West End production of Oliver!

Literary Festival a success

Organisers of this year's Henley Literary Festival have said it was a record-breaking succcess — and are already planning for next year

Oct 11th, 2009

East London Loop

Click here to view this routeThis route passes through: Stratford, West Ham, Newham, Thames Barrier, Poplar, Whitechapel, Shoreditch, BowTagged with: Recreational, Training, Safe, Urban, ScenicLength: 25.66km / 16.04miView recent routes in:
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Oct 10th, 2009

Harry Potter book student dies

A student who sold his rare first edition of a Harry Potter book for £7,200 to fund his Oxford University degree is found dead.

Oct 9th, 2009

Record £25m profit for London Eye

More than three million people took a ride on The London Eye last year earning it a record £25m profit, its owner says.

School pupils dig up the past with Time Team presenter

KIDS from the East End joined students from one of the country s most prestigious universities in a bid to dig up the past. Twenty two young people from Tower Hamlets joined students from Clare College, Cambridge last week for an archaeological dig with f