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Witney on English Heritage at risk register (UK)

The historic town of Witney, part of David Cameron's constituency, is to be named as an "at risk" conservation area in a major English Heritage report to be published next week.

English Heritage has warned that the town's historic buildings and character are under threat because there is a high chance of them being seriously damaged by floods.

It follows the downpours in July 2007 which left 175 properties flooded.
Read entire article at Telegraph (UK)