Clapham chemical attack suspect Abdul Ezedi shown in new CCTV of last known sighting in London
Counter terror officers are searching for Abdul Ezedi, who is suspected of attacking a mother and her two children with a noxious substance in Clapham.
New footage has been released showing Ezedi near the Thames as the manhunt continues. [ more ]
British Museum reveals bumper haul of treasures found by the public
A miniature human skull-shaped rosary bead dating back to the late medieval period was discovered during mudlarking along the Thames in London.
The Portable Antiquities Scheme recorded 53,490 finds in 2022, with 1,378 meeting the legal definition of treasure, the highest number ever reported in a single year. [ more ]
Thames flood alert for west London as tides rise and Storm Debi unleashes torrent of rain
A flood warning has been issued for parts of the Thames riverside in west London due to heavy rain and high river levels.
Affected areas include Putney Embankment, Chiswick Mall, Strand on the Green, Mortlake, Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock.
Drivers, bus passengers, train travelers, and airplane passengers should expect longer journeys and potential delays due to adverse weather conditions. [ more ]