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Steven Davies wades into the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival. Go here for The Wharf's What's On festival special

Water has been the defining feature in the history of the Docklands and Greenwich for hundreds of years.

The Thames has shaped the area economically, socially and artistically, and with it lies the inspiration for the theme of this year's Greenwich and Docklands International Festival.

THE capital's green spaces are to grow in a bid to stifle climate change.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced plans to protect parks and roof gardens in the capital, which he claims will help absorb rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding.

Mr Johnson was in Docklands on Friday, August 29, to launch London's Climate Change Adaptation Strategy at the Thames Barrier in Woolwich, the capital's major defence against rising water levels.

NEW London Mayor Boris Johnson has dropped a high court challenge against a £200million water plant near Beckton.

The incoming Mayor cut a deal with Thames Water to remove the legal action filed by his predecessor in exchange for pledges to reduce the impact of its roadworks in the capital.

The challenge against the plant in Jenkins Lane in Barking was due to be heard in the High Court this week.
Ken Livingstone filed the action last year, describing the Government’s approval of the plant in July as “a step backwards in the battle against climate change�.

But the new man has taken a different view, arguing the drought-busting plant will provide 140million litres of drinking water a day for the ballooning London population by taking water from the north bank of the Thames.

Wharf photographer Ben Broomfield headed out into yesterday's showers to capture soaked streets and wet workers. For more snaps, see The Wharf this Thursday (March 13).