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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · 2d

A follow up investigation by @jim.londoncentric.media identified the specific housing developments.

www.londoncentric.media/p/revealed-t...

Revealed: The London flats pushing raw sewage into the Thames

London Centric shows you the apartment blocks sending untreated human waste into the capital's waterways, causing "a quiet, steady, background poisoning".

www.londoncentric.media

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · 2d

We exposed a similar problem in West and North London a year ago.

Diligent research by our trustee Ben Morris of @brentpollution.bsky.social and our friends at @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social found 100 homes discharging sewage into rivers.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into London rivers

Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · 2d

Properties discharging sewage directly into rivers is a nationwide problem.

Here’s a story from Hampshire:

“Multiple properties built in the 1980s were illegally plumbed into surface water drains.”

www.advertiserandtimes.co.uk/news/sewage-...

Sewage flowing straight into Lymington River from illegally plumbed homes for decades, water firm finds

Untreated sewage from homes and businesses has been flowing directly into Lymington River for decades, it has been revealed.

www.advertiserandtimes.co.uk

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CURB CleanUptheRiverBrent @brentpollution.bsky.social · 4d

Watch our little film about the Brent, its beauty, and our battle to defend it from a host of man-made troubles. @thames21.bsky.social @friendsofthethames.bsky.social @brentriverpark.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @thatvetsean.bsky.social

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · 9d

If you want to know the story behind those foul brown discharges shown in the film, see @jim.londoncentric.media investigation here.

www.londoncentric.media/p/revealed-t...

Revealed: The London flats pushing raw sewage into the Thames

London Centric shows you the apartment blocks sending untreated human waste into the capital's waterways, causing "a quiet, steady, background poisoning".

www.londoncentric.media

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · 9d

Short film by @brentpollution.bsky.social showing how nature miraculously survives amidst the despoilment of the River Brent.
Both enraging and uplifting!

youtu.be/PNRQGGjAtGI?...

The River Remembers

YouTube video by Jonathan Rowe

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CURB CleanUptheRiverBrent @brentpollution.bsky.social · 12d

www.nwlondoner.co.uk/news/0110202...

Clean Up the River Brent: Interest in volunteer-led initiative ramps up | North West Londoner

A group of volunteers meet regularly to Clean Up the River Brent, among growing concerns over the water’s health and quality.

www.nwlondoner.co.uk

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CURB CleanUptheRiverBrent @brentpollution.bsky.social · 16d

Looking forward to sharing our punchy short film next Friday. @brentriverpark.bsky.social @riveractionuk.bsky.social @thames21.bsky.social

CURB CleanUptheRiverBrent @brentpollution.bsky.social · 17d

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Sep 6

Congratulations on the new job @rachel-rees.bsky.social.
Thank you for all the work you did on the poo-in-the-rivers story.

www.londoncentric.media/p/revealed-t...

Revealed: The London flats pushing raw sewage into the Thames

London Centric shows you the apartment blocks sending untreated human waste into the capital's waterways, causing "a quiet, steady, background poisoning".

www.londoncentric.media

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Aug 21

For details on some of the specific buildings, see this piece by @jim.londoncentric.media.

www.londoncentric.media/p/revealed-t...

Revealed: The London flats pushing raw sewage into the Thames

London Centric shows you the apartment blocks sending untreated human waste into the capital's waterways, causing "a quiet, steady, background poisoning".

www.londoncentric.media

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Aug 21

Piece in the London Standard n the 2,000+ properties discharging sewage straight into London’s rivers. Quotes from our trustee Ben Morris of @brentpollution.bsky.social.

www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

The 2,000 London homes pumping waste straight into the rivers

Thames Water has identified 2,294 misconnections in properties throughout London over the past five years

www.standard.co.uk

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Aug 13

The main causes of grass fires are cigarettes and portable barbecues.

www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/grass...

Report on Northolt fire by @ealingnews.bsky.social.

ealing.news/news/fire-cr...

Fire crews tackle major grass blaze in Northolt - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.

Eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters have tackled a large grass fire near Arnold Road in Northolt this afternoon (12 August 2025).

ealing.news

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National Audit Office @nao.org.uk · Jul 21

We recently reported that water regulators - including Ofwat - have failed to manage the rising tide of risk associated with the sector, which is facing significant environmental, supply and infrastructure challenges.

Read our report 🚰⬇️
www.nao.org.uk/reports/regu...

Regulating for investment and outcomes in the water sector - NAO report

This report examines water regulators effectiveness in ensuring the nation's future water supply and attracting necessary investments.

www.nao.org.uk

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 21

The new organisation “would replace Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and water-environment related functions from the Environment Agency and Natural England.”

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 21

As expected, government report recommends new water regulator. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Roadmap to rebuild trust in water sector unveiled in major new report

Sir Jon Cunliffe publishes final recommendations

www.gov.uk

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EALING.NEWS @ealingnews.bsky.social · Jul 20

Steve Toft of Brent River Park charity @brentriverpark.bsky.social, said: “It’s great news that Ealing Council @ealingcouncil.bsky.social has secured £1m of funding for the regional park.It comes at an opportune time, in the 50th anniversary year of the Brent River Park
ealing.news/environment/...

Ealing gets nearly £1m for ambitious new regional park - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.

Ealing Council has been awarded nearly £1 million to support its ambitious plans for a new regional park in the borough, as part of a nationwide initiative to bring nature into urban areas.

ealing.news

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EALING.NEWS @ealingnews.bsky.social · Jul 20

Ealing Council @ealingcouncil.bsky.social has been awarded nearly £1 million to support its ambitious plans for a new regional park in the borough, as part of a nationwide initiative to bring nature into urban areas.

ealing.news/environment/...

Ealing gets nearly £1m for ambitious new regional park - EALING.NEWS - The Voice of Ealing's 7 towns - Acton, Ealing, Greenford, Hanwell, Northolt, Perivale, Southall.

Ealing Council has been awarded nearly £1 million to support its ambitious plans for a new regional park in the borough, as part of a nationwide initiative to bring nature into urban areas.

ealing.news

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 18

More information on @naturetownscities.bsky.social here.

www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/nature-...

Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment

We’re supporting 40 towns and cities across the UK to improve and create accessible green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.

www.heritagefund.org.uk

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 18

Great news that @ealingcouncil.bsky.social has secured £1m of funding for the regional park, as part of the Nature Towns and Cities initiative.
We will continue to work with the council to protect and enhance our Urban Countryside in this part of London.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Green mission aims to raise £1bn to bring nature into UK towns and cities

Initial £15.5m will go to schemes such as launch of large regional park to improving green spaces along canals

www.theguardian.com

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Warren Farm Nature Reserve @warrenfarmnr.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re so excited for the #bigbutterflycount we’re starting a day early! 🦋☺️ Come join our FREE #WarrenFarmNR walk led by Naturalist Neil Anderson tomorrow by signing up here, happy butterfly spotting! 🌼🦋🌸👉🏼 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/warrenfarm... @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 13

Here’s an excellent blog post about our 50th Anniversary celebrations including some of the history behind the creation of the Brent River Park. Thank you @campaignerkate.bsky.social

Kate Ashbrook @campaignerkate.bsky.social · Jul 13

50th anniversary of glorious Brent River Park, Ealing @openspacessociety.bsky.social @cprelondon.bsky.social @brentriverpark.bsky.social campaignerkate.wordpress.com/2025/07/13/a...

Always on a Sunday for Brent River Park

The twenty-nineth of June fell on a Sunday this year, as it did 50 years go when the Brent River Park in Ealing was opened. The Brent River and Canal Society (BRCS) organised a day of celebration o…

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thanks to @johnashburner.bsky.social for the lovely photo.

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 13

As it’s John Clare’s birthday, here’s his homage to long tailed tits or bum-barrels, from his poem “May”. Such a delightful dialect word!

“Bum-barrels twit on bush and tree
Scarse bigger then a bumble bee
And in a white thorn’s leafy rest
It builds its curious pudding-nest”

A long tailed tit, or “bum-barrel” perched on a branch. Photo John Ashburner

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 1

Photos by team mates John Ashburner and Vivien Boyes.

Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · Jul 1

All the fun of our 50th Anniversary! Here’s more photos from last Sunday.

If you came, we’d love to see any pics you’d like to share. The horse… the Morris dancers… Miss Maypole… the Bluebell ladies … weren’t they amazing?

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