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That woman is Flora Blathwayt, 34, from Peckham, who after being placed on furlough in March 2020, decided to use her new found free time to start a greeting card business - with her primary stock of materials being plastic waste collected from the River Thames.
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"There's loads of crap and plastic in the River Thames," Flora said.
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National flood prevention party member, councillor Ewan Larcombe (Datchet, Horton, and Wraysbury), said he was angry when he noticed the River Thames Scheme’s website homepage “deleted” the Royal Borough and channel one as if they were never part of the project to begin with.
The £640 million River Thames Scheme was originally set up with three channels to protect 15,000 homes from Datchet to Teddington.
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Map of the orginal River Thames Scheme
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However, a River Thames Scheme spokesperson said the website front page was updated to reflect the project now and information on the scheme’s previous design, which includes channel one, can still be accessed on the site.
They added: “Although the proposed Channel one of the River Thames Scheme’s three channels is no longer going ahead, the Environment Agency continues to work with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead to explore different options for reducing the flood risk in these communities.”
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Teddington named best place to live in London 2021 | Best Places to Live | The Sunday Times
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From sunrise to sunset the wide leafy streets, River Thames towpaths and glorious 1,000-acre expanse of Bushy Park pounded to the sound of joggers, walkers and hi-vis cyclists — many accompanied by a dog or two. All three local veterinary practices have seen an influx of pet ownership, especially labradors and any sort of cute poodle cross. The only things to dodge on the roads were the supermarket delivery vans.
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The 10 best wild swimming spots in the UK - Lonely Planet
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Within easy walking distance of the centre of Oxford, Port Meadow is a bucolic gem, the River Thames meandering in languid fashion through lush pasture. There are ample beaches for wading in, but the most famous spot is where the Thames meets Castle Mill stream at Medley Footbridge. Take a picnic and lounge in the shade beneath the trees, or float along with the current and watch the world go by. It can get busy in summer, but all the better for meeting like-minded wild swimmers.
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Pools, 200+ homes and 5G tower refused - this week's planning roundup | Reading Chronicle
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Concerns over 209-home application
The current site 55 Vastern Road
Plans to build 209 homes at a former power station and listed building by the River Thames in Reading look set to be rejected.
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Five Easter walks you can do in Bucks | Bucks Free Press
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Temple Island loop from Hambleden
Duration: 2 hours 34 minutes
Distance: 6.18 miles
Starting at the picturesque lock in Hambleden this walk will keep you walking for roughly two and a half hours passing Hambledon weir, Greenlands Lodge, Temple Island, The Remenham barrier, Fawley court, The River Thames all alongside views of the Thames Valley.
Hambleden Lock (Picture by Teresa Talott)
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The riverside town offers great views of the River Thames
(Image: BerkshireLive - Grahame Larter)