River Action, a campaign group, said the testing locations suggested the source of pollution was from utility company Thames Water discharging sewage directly into the river and its tributaries.

A spokeswoman for Sir Sadiq said in response to Ms Rawnsley's comments: "The Thames and its tributaries are the lifeblood of London, which the mayor is committed to cleaning up and protecting so ...

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London told MyLondon: "The Thames and its tributaries are the lifeblood of London, which the Mayor is committed to cleaning up and protecting so that all Londoners ...

An Oxford towpath has been closed to the public due to flooding following heavy rainfall. Oxford City Council has locked the gates at both ends of The Fiddler's Island to Sidelings Island towpath.

A FLOOD warning has been issued by the government for part of our area - with people affected urged to ‘act now’.