A warning has been issued about the dangers of the River Thames after two girls from London drowned in the river this year.

Scarlet uniforms flashed against the riverbank. Wooden skiffs glided in formation. A young swan, gently lifted from the water, was measured, inspected and released.

A spokesperson for Thames Water said no untreated sewage would be added to the river under these plans. The provider's head of engagement, Leonie Dubois, said the project was necessary, as London ...