A random selection of recent news stories in national newspapers
in the UK:

London Evening Standard: Swimming banned in River Thames

London Evening Standard: Premier League Fulham in sailling row

Daily Mirror: Comedian gives audience money back

London Evening Standard: Crime wave as gangs target University boat clubs

Daily Mail: Row over David Beckham 'crucifix' painting after police raid art gallery

Daily Mirror: Jubilee Pageant royal barge sold abroad

And features

Daily Telegraph: By Appointment -Royal Warrant holders

Sunday Telegraph: What sandwiches do they eat in Sandwich?

The Guardian / Business Reporter: Spotlight on Thames travel