A long-time reader points out an error with our flood coverage

Henley flood

Henley-on-Thames 鈥� definitely not located in north-west England

I was interested to see your article on page 15 of last week鈥檚 issue on the subject of recent flooding in parts of the UK (鈥淓nvironment secretary admits lessons to learn over flooding鈥�, 11 December 2015). 

You show a picture of the river Thames in flood at Henley-on-Thames, looking down the Royal Regatta Course, with the caption 鈥淪torm Desmond battered north-west England leaving thousands of homes flooded鈥�. When did the Thames move to north-west England?

Just for your information, I have been a loyal reader for 30 years, although now retired.

David Trapnell, via email


Thanks for pointing this out. It seems it鈥檚 not just the government that has something to learn - 黑洞社区鈥檚 team will be embarking on a little refresher on UK geography in the new year - Ed.

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