In Oxford, the Thames has become accessible to swimmers


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  • Living
  • Wednesday, 20 Apr 2022

England has found a way to protect its rivers from pollution: Turn them into official bathing sites. Photo: AFP

Environmental activists want to make England's rivers official swimming areas to raise awareness about the country's water quality.

The government has given part of the Thames Bathing Water Status.

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