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Top rower describes Putney sewage as "embarrassing"

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +0000

The amount of sewage spewing into the Thames from the Putney combined sewer overflow (CSO) was described as "embarrassing" by one of the world's top rowers yesterday.

Reporter sails with Thames Tunnel supporters

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Reporter Alex Rucki took to the Thames with campaigners who support the Thames Tunnel as a way of preventing the regular discharges of raw sewage into the river.

Council pledges to press for solutions to pollution problems

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Wandsworth Council has pledged to press for more hybrid buses and stricter implementation of the Low Emissions Zone following a meeting with the Putney Society on Monday.

Clapham Junction station to get Boris Bike docking station

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:20:00 +0000

Clapham Junction station will be get a Barclays Cycle Hire docking station when the scheme expands into Wandsworth.

Horticultural "hero" awarded for gardening dedication

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:40:00 +0000

An gardening volunteer has won an award for his work at a sheltered housing scheme.

Polluted Putney branded a 'national disgrace'

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:10:00 +0000

Pollution in Putney has been described as “a national disgrace” after it emerged that levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exceeded EU regulations 18 times in the first three days of 2012 – more than is permitted for the whole year.

Residents to have say on Boris bikes

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:40:00 +0100

Wandsworth Council is asking residents where they want Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations to be installed.

Wandle and Thames among most-improved UK rivers

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0100

The Wandle - once classified as a sewer because of its filthy water - has changed course to win a place on a list of Britain's most improved rivers.

Leader calls for cap on water bills during tunnel construction

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:40:00 +0100

Calls are being made for a cap to be placed on London's water bills - with the cost of the Thames Tunnel project expected to hit householders' pockets from 2013.

Community gathers for wildlife explorers day

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:20:00 +0100

Newts, pondskaters and frogs were the main attraction at a community wildlife explorers day.