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Environmental groups welcome legal go ahead for the Tideway Tunnel

Environmental groups campaigning for the early construction of the Thames Tideway Tunnel to remove millions of tonnes of untreated sewage that enters the river every year have given a warm welcome to the news that the last remaining legal hurdle … Continue reading

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Court of Appeal rules against Thames Water and upholds £250K fine

The Court of Appeal has ruled against Thames Water Utilities Limited and upheld the £250,000 fine for polluting a nature reserve. The sentencing decision took into account the profit made by the company to ensure the fine is proportionate. Thames … Continue reading

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Tidefest second Annual Match Announced

The Angling Trust, Thames Anglers Conservancy and Thames Water are pleased to announce the second annual angling competition to take place as part of the TideFest event on the tidal Thames in London on Sunday September 20th. The match has … Continue reading

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Thames Water fined £220,000 for Polluting a Surrey river

In a case brought by the Environment Agency, Thames Water Utilities Limited (Thames Water) were fined £220,000 and ordered to pay costs of £27,500 at Guildford Crown Court on 16 February for polluting the River Blackwater, a tributary of the … Continue reading

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Environment groups celebrate judges’ ruling to allow Thames Tideway Tunnel to proceed

Environment groups in London are this week celebrating a High Court ruling to reject four judicial reviews by opponents of the Thames Tideway Tunnel. The decision clears the way for the project, which secured planning consent last October, to proceed. … Continue reading

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River Crane and DNR Fisheries Impact assessment

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Thames Water rejects claim that Tideway Tunnel is unnecessary

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7500 fish in Christmas stocking helps revive the River Crane

The River Crane in Middlesex has been restocked with thousands of fish as it continues its recovery from 2 serious pollution incidents.   The Environment Agency, working as part of the Crane Valley Partnership which includes the Thames Anglers Conservancy … Continue reading

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Highly Invasive Quagga mussel discovered for first time in UK

The invasive species, the quagga mussel (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis), has been discovered in the south east. The quagga mussel is generally the size of a thumbnail but can grow to 4cm – Picture courtesy of Dr David Aldridge. The discovery … Continue reading

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Angling groups welcome positive news for the Tidal Thames

The Thames Anglers Conservancy , Angling Trust, The Salmon and Trout Association joined environmental groups and charities representing over 5 million people who have been campaigning for a cleaner Thames in London in welcoming the decision of the government to go ahead … Continue reading

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