Bachelor’s Hall at mercy of river when it rains

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Bachelor’s Hall at mercy of river when it rains

Rain clouds bring worry for residents of Bachelor’s Hall in St Thomas. While persons travelling to between Hordley Crossing and Bath or on the Golden Grove to Hordley main road may get nervous, fearing the road will become impassable if the...

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