A two-bedroom floating house on the River Thames has gone on sale for £375,000 complete with a roof terrace, garden and a 20-year mooring licence. The home on the edge of Royal Park in Hampton, near Twickenham, boasts a modern interior with a U-shaped kitchen and breakfast bar, two large bedrooms and a living room … Read more
A two-bedroom floating house on the River Thames has gone on sale for £375,000 complete with a roof terrace, garden and a 20-year mooring licence. The home on the edge of Royal Park in Hampton, near Twickenham, boasts a modern interior with a U-shaped kitchen and breakfast bar, two large bedrooms and a living room … Read more
A man who jumped into the River Thames to rescue a woman who fell from London Bridge has shared his hopes that the other stranger who accompanied him but tragically died in the process will be honoured for his bravery. Shortly after midnight on April 24, 20-year-old Jimi Olubunmi-Adewole – who selflessly put his life on the … Read more
A small whale has been freed after it became stranded along the River Thames in south-west London on Sunday evening. Hundreds gathered at Richmond Lock and Weir after the whale, believed to be a Minke and between three to four metres long, became stuck on the lock’s boat rollers. The Port of London Authority told … Read more
Whale is found stranded in the Thames: Crowds flock to see ‘very lost’ animal which is ‘trapped in Richmond lock’ Beached whale has been spotted stranded along the River Thames today Crowds of spectators have gathered along the river in Richmond Lock, London Rescuers been checking the whale’s vitals and spraying the animal with water … Read more
Whale is found stranded in the Thames: Crowds flock to see ‘very lost’ animal which is ‘trapped in Richmond lock’ Beached whale has been spotted stranded along the River Thames today Crowds of spectators have gathered along the river in Richmond Lock, London Rescuers been checking the whale’s vitals and spraying the animal with water … Read more
‘Gigantic’ fire ‘destroys two historic Grade II-listed boathouses’ on island in the Thames sending plume of smoke across southwest London Fire began at Hampton Boat Sheds on Platt’s Eyot near Hampton, London, today Locals reported hearing explosions with video showing plumes of black smoke London Fire Brigade sent eight fire crews to battle the blaze at around … Read more
‘Gigantic’ fire ‘destroys two historic Grade II-listed boathouses’ on island in the Thames sending plume of smoke across southwest London Fire began at Hampton Boat Sheds on Platt’s Eyot near Hampton, London, today Locals reported hearing explosions with video showing plumes of black smoke London Fire Brigade sent eight fire crews to battle the blaze at around … Read more
Coldplay will open The BRIT Awards 2021 with a performance filmed on the Thames – as the ceremony is to become the UK’s first major indoor music event since Covid-19. The band, fronted by lead singer Chris Martin, 44, secretly recorded the show opener in front of the O2 from a barge on Thursday night, … Read more
The heartbroken parents of a 20-year-old hero who died trying to save a woman from the Thames have paid tribute to their son as a ‘good soul’. Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, who was known as Jimi, dived into the river to rescue the woman as he walked home from work at around midnight on Saturday. The woman and … Read more