We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 14-year-old Banta Sillah, who died at Millwall Outer Dock. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Banta’s family, friends, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

Boy, 14, who died after entering water at London dock named as 'talented footballer'

Boy who died at Millwall Outer Dock named as Banta Sillah as warning issued over dangers of swimming in open water

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💧 The River Crane is free from its concrete channel! 🎊Come celebrate its restoration at Mereway Nature Park with a family day out on 8th Aug! Led by @zslofficial.bsky.social, @richmondcouncil.bsky.social & Friends of the River Crane, supported by Thames21's EMPOWER Rivers Grant. #thames21

We joined BBC Oxford earlier today to discuss the urgent need to better prepare our rivers for the growing impacts of the climate crisis, from increasing droughts to more frequent and severe flooding. 🧵⬇️ 📸 - BBC Oxford

Our Communications Manager, Liz Gyekye, joined BBC Radio Oxford earlier today to represent Thames21 and discuss the urgent need to better prepare our rivers for the growing impacts of the climate crisis. Listen from 07:15 in.🧵⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Now up to 19 species of Odonata at @thames21.bsky.social volunteer-managed #ThamesRdWetland , London Borough of Bexley, after this pair of copulating Southern Migrant Hawkers was spotted by one of our volunteers on July 22nd. Other recent additions: Scarce Chaser, Norfolk Hawker, Lesser Emperor.

📄The Mayor of London’s Clean and Healthy Rivers Plan represents a significant opportunity to restore London’s waterways as thriving natural assets for people and wildlife.

Thames21 and Ladywell Fields User Group would love to hear your thoughts, answer your questions, and share ideas on the upcoming River Restoration Project and Nature Recovery Plan. 📍 Fields Café, Ladywell Fields 📅 Saturday 1 August ⏰ 10am-1pm #Thames21 #RiverRavensbourne

River Pool pollution incident - update A major pollution incident affected approximately 3km of the River Pool between Cator Park and its confluence with the River Ravensbourne, last month. The incident resulted in significant fish mortality. 🧵⬇️ 📷-Emma Jackson

World Drowning Prevention Day took place over the weekend. Our rivers and blue spaces are beautiful places to enjoy, but they can still pose serious risks, even when the water looks safe. ⬇️🧵

🧪At Thames21, data is at the heart of our work to protect and restore rivers. With the support of our incredible volunteers and citizen scientists, we collect vital information on everything from riverflies to barriers that impact the health of our waterways.⬇️

Is the Ravensbourne your local river? 🌊 Join our free Water Quality Monitoring training on 8th Aug at Creekside Discovery Centre! Make a positive impact as a citizen scientist. 🔗https://www.thames21.org.uk/event/become-an-aquatracker-water-quality-monitoring-course-deptford-creek/ #thames21

Meet Chana - one of the amazing volunteers helping to protect our local waterways. Chana recently joined our Dollis Brook river restoration event, where she worked alongside a fantastic team of volunteers to care for this valuable blue space. 🧵⬇️

Great to see Thames21 featured on @itvlondon news earlier this evening. A big thank you to ITV News London for featuring our Gores Brook community volunteering event and helping to shine a light on the importance of protecting and restoring our local rivers.🧵⬇️ 📷-ITV London

A huge thank you to our fantastic volunteers for rolling up their sleeves to tackle Himalayan balsam, clear litter from Dollis Brook, and litter-pick the Dollis Valley Greenwalk. Your hard work helps protect this valuable local waterway. 💚🌿🧵⬇️

Our team were lucky enough to spot signs of otter activity during a recent visit to the Banbury Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS). 🧵⬇️

🌱 Help restore Dollis Brook! Join Thames21 for a Himalayan balsam removal session and give this beautiful North London waterway space to thrive. 📅 Tue 13 July | 🕙 10am–2pm 📍 Longland Drive, N20 8HH Drop in for as little or as long as you can! #DollisBrook #NorthLondon #RiverRestoration #Volunteer

Wallside lake, Barbican Estate, City of London.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament have officially been crowned the UK's finest view, according to a new survey. The iconic London landmarks topped the poll, with 38% of the 2,000 Britons surveyed naming them as the country's most spectacular sight. ⬇️🧵 📸 - Ben Fitzpatrick

🌡️As temperatures rise into the double digits across London this week, many of us will reach for a fan or a shady spot to stay cool. But while we find ways to beat the heat, our rivers are facing their own challenges and they need our support. 🧵⬇️

Want to lead volunteers and help improve our rivers? 🌊 Join our FREE "Leading Action for Healthy Rivers" training in Luton! 🗓️ 12th July 📚 Learn event planning, safety & more. 🔗 book.plinth.org.uk/e/0HVYWzahni... #thames21

💙A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping us improve rivers across London and the Thames Basin. Your passion and commitment make a real difference, and we couldn't do it without you. 💙 🧵⬇️

Boats, birds, and beautiful buildings on a sunny day near Lambeth Bridge; what more could you ask for? Explore this fantastic article by Thames blogger Patricia Stoughton as she shares her reflections on a glorious June day spent beside the River Thames. 🧵⬇️

Congratulations to all the England football players on a fantastic victory over Mexico to book their place in the quarter-finals. Once again, we're giving a special shout-out to some England players who represent clubs based close to the Thames and its tributaries. 🧵⬇️

Odonata list at #ThamesRdWetland - managed by @thames21.bsky.social volunteers - up 4 spp to 18 in last 10 months, following trend across LBofBexley. 2025 addition was Scarce Chaser. 2026 Four-spotted Chaser, Norfolk Hawker (record shot) and Lesser Emperor all seen within site boundary

Did you catch our CEO, Chris Coode, on BBC London tonight? Chris was interviewed about the serious pollution incident affecting the River Pool, a tributary of the River Ravensbourne in south-east London, where thousands of dead fish have been discovered in Cator Park.🧵⬇️

We are deeply saddened by reports of thousands of dead fish discovered in the River Pool, a tributary of the River Ravensbourne in south-east London, within Cator Park.🧵⬇️

⚽Ahead of England’s World Cup football match with DR Congo this evening, we’re highlighting England players who also represent clubs based near the Thames or its tributaries.🧵⬇️

💙A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping us improve rivers across London and the Thames Basin. Your passion and commitment make a real difference, and we couldn't do it without you. 💙⬇️

🔬At Thames21, data plays a vital role in guiding how we protect and enhance our rivers. With the support of dedicated volunteers and citizen scientists, we collect a wide range of information, from river invertebrates to barriers that block natural river flow.⬇️🧵

🌞Due to the extreme weather warning, we are postponing our Thames21 community events scheduled for Wednesday 24th June and Thursday 25th June. ⬇️