Boy, 14, Dies in River Thames During 11th Heatwave Water Tragedy Thursday, May 28, 2026 drowning thames heatwave coldwater safety tragedy youth water emergency rlss A 14-year-old boy has tragically become the 11th victim of heatwave-related water incidents, after his body was recovered from the River Thames near Donnington Bridge, Oxford. Emergency crews were called to the scene at … Read More
Charming Riverside Pub in the Cotswolds: The Riverside, Lechlade Sunday, April 26, 2026 riverside pub cotswolds lechlade thames refurbishment outdoor food brewery garden With the arrival of warm, sunny days, nothing beats enjoying a refreshing pint outdoors—especially by the riverside. Nestled on the banks of the River Thames on the edge of the Cotswolds, The Riverside in Lechlade is the … Read More
Royal Navy Veteran Undertakes 126-Mile Swan Pedalo Challenge to Support Mental Health and Rescue Charities Friday, April 24, 2026 veteran pedalo thames fundraising combatstress rnli mentalhealth royalnavy challenge charity Alan Thornewill, a 60-year-old Royal Navy veteran, is embarking on a bold and unconventional fundraising mission: pedal 126 miles along the River Thames in a swan-shaped pedalo. Setting off on Friday, April 24, from Lechlade, … Read More
Toddler Sustains Severe Burns in Thames Boat Fire; Brave Rescuers Hailed as Heroes Monday, June 2, 2025 thames boatfire burns toddler rescue gloucestershire emergency police bravery hospital An 18-month-old toddler suffered potentially life-altering burns after a boat caught fire on the River Thames at Lechlade, Gloucestershire, on Saturday, May 31. The blaze forced nine people, including four children aged … Read More