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Steps into river area for wild swimming ');  '); A DEDICATED wild swimming area on the River Thames in Henley is a step closer to becoming a reality. The town council has agreed to investigate building steps leading to a shallow section of water off Marsh Meadows, near Marsh Lock, which would be marked off by buoys. It will seek quotes and take advice on the council’s legal responsibilities if it were to go ahead as well as asking the Environment Agency for permission. Councillor Kellie Hinton, who came up with the idea, presented a report to a meeting of the council’s recreation and ame...

‘You learn to live with the river’ '); THE worst flooding in seven years hit the Henley area this week. Low-lying land was covered in water after the River Thames and River Loddon burst their banks following days of heavy rain that came a week after snowfall. Some of the worst-hit areas included Wargave, where the water was waist deep in places and some houses were only accessible by boat, and Shiplake, where gardens and nearby fields were submerged. Lash Brook overflowed and residents wore wellingtons in order to leave their homes. This is the area where Taylor Wimpey is planning to pump...