Swimmers warned of toxic algae at newly designated Thames bathing site

People told they and their pets should keep out of river at Ham amid anger over Thames Water’s treated sewage plan Swimmers are being warned not to enter the water at the first official bathing site on the River Thames, in south-west London, because of toxic blue-green algae in…

Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.