48: Our ‘Harlequin’ Q&A, more great stories from local volunteers, the sound of steam on local train tracks… and more

2654.839 - 2681.713 Peter Stewart

Thames Water say although all storm discharges were unacceptable, the sewage system was historically designed to work in this way to prevent sewage backing up into people's homes. But Dr. Jess Newman says also high levels of coliforms That's bacteria which can include E. coli. She is warning people to avoid getting in the water, certainly avoid getting water in their mouths to clean any wounds.