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Courts · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council faces legal action over sewage pollution claims
Two individuals have initiated legal proceedings against Richmond Council, alleging a failure to investigate complaints of sewage pollution in the River Thames. The action, supported by River Action, follows a formal complaint made in December 2025.
Richmond upon Thames3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Community Safety · Richmond upon ThamesRichmond Council rejects Thames Water filming request
Richmond Council has refused Thames Water's request to film a promotional video in the borough. The decision comes amid a dispute over the water company's plan to pump treated wastewater into the River Thames.
Richmond upon Thames4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · LambethMan, 66, dies after being found in River Thames
A 66-year-old man has died after being found in the River Thames near Albert Embankment. Emergency services were called to the scene on Sunday afternoon. The Metropolitan Police stated the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Lambeth1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Courts · WandsworthMan died in Thames after taking magic mushrooms
A young chef who had taken a significant quantity of magic mushrooms jumped into the River Thames near Battersea Park, an inquest heard. Joe Emanuel Cuaspa Vargas was seen struggling in the water before his body was found days later. His family raised concerns about the police investigation.
Wandsworth3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45