A welcome 4mm of rain so far today with more forecast for the next couple of
days. We really need some old fashioned days with over 20mm for a couple of
days to start turning things round. Since July 2005 there have only been 5
days with over 25mm of rain. A local RSPB wetland reserve, Rainham Marshes
is as dry as it has been in recent memory and there are concerns for the
wildlife the-
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Dave