River Thames

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Tory MPs face widespread anger after voting against bid to reduce amount of waste discharged into rivers

The fugitive surrendered to police in Georgia six months after being convicted over fatal crash

Migratory abilities of endangered species inhibited by accumulation of drug in their brains and gills

Mythical creature reportedly spotted in the River Thames – 560 miles from its Scottish Highlands' home

Designs for a swimming pool floating off the Victoria Embankment have Boris Johnson's backing

Final floods damage bill could cost insurers as much as £1bn, prompting fears of a rise in premiums