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Sewage and e.coli found in stretch of Thames set to stage Boat Race
Samples collected between March 10 and April 7 showed 29.5 per cent exceeded safe limits for entering the water ...
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Why does London still have stinkpipes?
Known as ‘stinkpipes’, these vertical iron tunnels were put up around the city in the Victorian era. They were essentially built to make London less stinky, and would funnel noxious gases out of the ...
The shocking cost of the UK's most expensive megaprojects, ranked
From iconic London landmarks to groundbreaking railways, discover the UK's most expensive megaprojects and find out how much ...
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London’s super sewer shows that a bold vision and close collaboration can deliver infrastructure
The Thames Tideway Tunnel – London’s new ‘super sewer’ – is now fully connected. As we look forward to a healthier future, it’s right to reflect on how this vital project has been ...
Sir Steve Redgrave alarmed over water quality along Oxford v Cambridge boat race route on Thames
Alarming levels of E.coli bacteria were found along the course, resulting in a range of safety measures. | ITV News London ...
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Royal London closes in on £130m purchase of 'super sewer' investor
One of Britain's leading financial mutuals has entered exclusive talks to buy Dalmore Capital, the infrastructure investor which owns a stake in London's new 'super sewer'. Sky News has learnt ...
London Evening Standard6d
Sewage and e.coli found in stretch of Thames set to stage Boat Race
E-coli levels along the stretch of the River Thames where the annual Boat Race takes place are three times over the threshold for poor bathing water, campaigners have found. Samples collected ...