We received a bill from Thames Water for £272.33 for the six months to July 2020. This was more than double our highest previous bill. I called Thames Water on August 4 and explained I couldn’t see the meter as it was 3 ft below pavement level and covered by an ants’ nest! The call … Read more
They would have chosen the locations along the River Thames for their idyllic views and tranquil setting. But celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, Debbie McGee, Russell Brand and George Clooney who live next to the river in Berkshire and Oxfordshire will be fretting over their homes as they are threatened by rising water levels. The … Read more
Moment jogger rescues eight-month-old Cockapoo called Fudge after the excitable puppy plunged into the Thames Fudge the puppy skidded down a steep embankment into fast-flowing water Luckily jogger Yousef sprang into action and saved the pup with quick-thinking Fudge is now resting up at home and being kept well away from waterways By Rory Poulter … Read more
Suspense drama on Clooneys’ doorstep: Latest drone shots reveal how slowly rising river is now just FEET away from A-list couple’s £12m 17th century mansion in flood-hit Berkshire village Couple’s 17th-century, Grade II-listed house in the celebrity haunt of Sonning is located on island in the river Pictures show how floodwaters have crept up their … Read more
Baby seal washes up on bank of River Thames in WEST London park – some 100 miles inland from estuary – in latest cub found a long way from home Locals were shocked to spot a lone seal pup in Isleworth, west London, yesterday The pup, believed to be a common harbour seal, looked worn out … Read more
The EU has demanded Boris Johnson drop plans to turn the City into a ‘Singapore on Thames’ global economic powerhouse before it will consider helping unclog the huge backlog of goods at UK ports. The EU is said to be open to discussing how to reduce friction, with shopper complaining of shortages at UK supermarkets … Read more
Amateur archaeologist finds 900-year-old arrowhead washed up by the Thames that could have been fired from the Tower of London under the reign of Richard I Monika Buttling-Smith, 33, found rare longbow arrowhead by Tower of London The 2in by 5in point was preserved by mud in the River Thames for 900 years Arrowhead may have … Read more
Thought you were broke, Boris! Bankruptcy-storm Becker drives a £40,000 Mercedes and lives in £5m penthouse overlooking the Thames Boris Becker showed up for a day of fun at a London outdoor adventure course He looked on as his girlfriend put on a harness and flew down zip wire at Go Ape The former tennis ace … Read more
Make sure your mask is on! Worker ensures giant inflatable Borat is covered up as he floats down Thames to promote his new movie Giant 40ft float of Sacha Baron Cohen’s character Borat is seen on the River Thames to promote Borat sequel The character is seen on the float wearing nothing but a disposable coronavirus … Read more
This impressive five-bedroom houseboat with beautiful views on the River Thames has gone on the market for £1.8m. The converted Thames Lighter is moored at swanky Prospect Quay in south west London. Its owner, Nick Bonham of the family that set up the famous auction house, has had the boat for more than 20 years … Read more