Where the Hertford Union Canal meets the River Lee at Hackney Wick, two sunken narrow boats lie within touching distance of one another
Canal & River Trust pledges ‘open and constructive discussion’ as concerns voiced over policies acting as ‘land grab’
Council leaders say ‘issues have gone on far too long’
Volunteers criticise the Environment Agency and the Canal & River Trust for their response to the disaster
The bird, who has so far evaded rescuers, is now all alone after mate was safely caught last night
40 per-cent of litter bins could be removed from along the River Lea in a bid to prevent fly-tipping and “mistreatment”
‘Army’ of reedbed volunteers are using nature to fight pollution in an operation to clean up East London’s waterways