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‘We live in fear of wet weather returning’

By Beth Cruse

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'We live in fear of wet weather returning'

Ms Davey has also reopened Nanny Bs craft shop after moving to a different premises, away from the flood zone near Newerne Street bridge.

“You still get moments where you think ‘oh god if there’s a puddle outside is it going to seep through the walls or something?'” she said.

“We had a lovely open day last Friday and so many people turned out just to say ‘hi and it’s so lovely to see you’. I was hugged out by the end of the day, it is amazing to be back.”

But another business in the town is yet to reopen.

“I was massively under-insured so I’ve had to navigate how to fully re-equip the salon to a high standard,” said Bethany Cullinane, owner of 360 Tanning.

“[It’s been] very difficult, just not knowing when I’m going to be reopening and just worried for my clients and customers really, because no one really knows what’s going on here.”