"The section of the river which was cleared is really coming back beautifully, wildlife is returning, yet we are being ...

Paul Powlesland told he acted illegally after organising volunteers to remove litter, weed and silt from River Roding ...

A UK lawyer and environmental campaigner who spent days helping volunteers clean a neglected river is now facing the ...

Paul Powlesland, 40, and a group of volunteers filled over 200 bags of rubbish from the River Roding in Barking, East London ...

Paul Powlesland criticised the inquiry, accusing the Environment Agency of targeting volunteers instead of larger polluters.

The case has drawn scrutiny over action against volunteers while pollution and dumping complaints persist.

The River Roding is 40 miles long and a tributary of the Thames At 40 miles (64km) long, the River Roding is London's third largest river. From its source near Stansted airport, it snakes through ...