The New English Landscape by Jason Orton and Ken Worpole – review
Sea-washed Essex landscapes the focus of essay by Stoke Newington-based author
River Lea
Otters in the Lea Valley: just another anglers’ tale?
Do these shy and mysterious creatures really live close to Hackney?
Waterways charity calls for solutions to River Lea pollution
Thames 21 explains how the River Lea has become so polluted and suggests a plan of action
Lea Rowing Club celebrates successes
All welcome at local rowing club’s event on Saturday 28 July, marking the end of the race season and the start of the Olympics
‘Olympic monster’ appears on eBay
Mysterious beast lurking in the River Lea close to the 2012 Olympics site may have surfaced on eBay
Houseboaters being ‘forced out’ of Olympics area
River Lea residents claim they are being priced out and uprooted from their community by British Waterways
River Lea not fit for fish warns report
A much-loved local river is becoming highly polluted and its water quality is hazardously low in many places
‘Nessie of the Lea’ mystery as river raider lurks beneath
A mysterious and dangerous creature has returned to the River Lea and its presence is causing more than a wind in the willows
RSPB condemns killing of River Lea coots
A bird conservation charity has described the stoning of a nest of a mother bird and her chicks as ‘vile, repugnant and barbaric’
Boaters campaign to stay afloat
Local river dwellers step up their efforts to preserve their way of life as the consultation deadline for British Waterways’ controversial plans is extended to 31 May
Lea Regatta set to be ‘oarsome’
The Citizen finds out about this month’s race to win on the water
River Lea boaters unite against British Waterways ‘crackdown’
Plans to carve up the moorings into ‘neighbourhoods’ and charge boaters for overstays are being opposed by local river dwellers
Essex Wharf tower blocks decision looms large
“Disgraceful” development expected to impact on Hackney
Creeping marshwort settles down next to 2012 Olympic site
Marshes provide perfect home for botanical rarity