Flooding: Mums don't want children to play in gardens after sewer overflows

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People living in a South Oxfordshire village say they have been left unable to use their toilets and showers after heavy rain left raw sewage overflowing from drains.

Neighbours Ali Anning and Lucy Bolding from Chinnor say that they feel ignored and forgotten.

Ali Anning has complained to Thames Water and says that the overflowing drains are a health hazard for families with young children.

Her neighbour, Lucy Bolding, says that it is the third time sewage has come up in the last 4 months.

Thames Water have responded with a statement, saying that they are investing in local amenities:

There are dozens of flood warnings and alerts still in place across Oxfordshire, with more rain forecast over the next few days.

Meanwhile, in Henley flooding has engulfed some businesses by the water
Buses were diverted in Clifton Hampden to avoid this road which was closed off because of the high water