Subject
River Thames
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving River Thames, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Projects · Central London1,200 Drones to Fly Over Southbank for Filming
A large-scale operation involving 1,200 drones is set to take place over the Southbank for three nights in November. The unmanned aircraft systems will fly around Festival Pier as part of a filming project, with fireworks also scheduled.
Central London2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Projects · LondonLondon New Year's Eve fireworks tickets go on sale October 23
Tickets for London's 2026 New Year's Eve fireworks display will be available from October 23, 2026, at 12pm. The event on the South Bank will host 100,000 attendees, with prices frozen at last year's rates.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20- Projects · London
Thames Tideway Tunnel cuts sewage spills by 86% in first year
The Thames Tideway Tunnel has led to an 86% reduction in raw sewage entering the River Thames in 2025, according to Thames Water. The super sewer also prevented approximately 84 tonnes of litter from reaching the waterway.
London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20 - Projects · West London
New RNLI station in Wandsworth saves lives within 48 hours
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has opened a new lifeboat station in Wandsworth, replacing its former Chiswick base. The new facility, funded by donations, has already been involved in rescues, with one volunteer noting improved response times.
West London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20 - Roads & Driving · London
Watermeadow Lane in Fulham Closed After Incident
Watermeadow Lane in Fulham was closed to traffic following an incident. Bus routes were diverted, causing disruption for passengers travelling in the area.
London1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Buses & Trams · LondonUber Boat by Thames Clippers: A River Bus Commute
The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers River Bus provides a public transport route along the River Thames, connecting 24 piers from Putney to Barking Riverside. While classified as a River Bus by TfL, it is operated by Thames Clippers and does not contribute to fare caps.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41