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Local News · HarrowDead animals found in Brentford canal amid sewage fears
Dead animals, including foxes, ducks, and a cat, have been discovered in the Brentford canal network this summer. Residents and watersports charities are raising alarms about sewage entering the water, exacerbated by hot weather and stagnant conditions. Investigations are underway by Hounslow Council, Thames Water, and the Environment Agency.
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WorldSwifts face record numbers of grounded fledglings
Record numbers of young swifts are being found grounded across the UK due to recent heatwaves. Swift SOS volunteers have handled nearly 800 casualties this year, with London and the Home Counties seeing a significant number of cases.
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