Kaliyah Coa, 11, died accidentally after immersing herself in the River Thames at Barge House Causeway, East London, on March 31, 2025, despite her father's refusal to let her dip her toes. An inquest ruled her death accidental, noting she was trying to retrieve a friend's lost shoe.
An 11-year-old girl, Kaliyah Coa, died accidentally from immersion in the River Thames after asking her father to 'dip her toes' in the water, an inquest heard. Her body was found two weeks after she disappeared on March 31, 2025, near Barge House Causeway, east London.
A reappraisal of Lee "Scratch" Perry's eccentric genius is underway, five years after his death. His unique approach to music production, from the Black Ark studio to unconventional methods, revolutionized reggae and dub, influencing artists worldwide. Books and reissues highlight his lasting impact.
Mudlarking, a centuries-old practice, has evolved from survival to a regulated hobby. Enthusiasts sift the Thames foreshore for historical artifacts, with Jason Sandy's search for the lost Doves Type typeface being a notable obsession.
The River Thames at Ham, London, is now England's first designated river bathing area in the capital, among 13 new sites nationwide, aiming to improve water quality through stricter monitoring.
