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Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer

Owner and mechanics fear for their health and future of the Herne Hill shop with no date for fixing problem

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Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer

Owned by Guardian Media Group. Added October 17, 2026 at 6:01 AM EDT.

Owner and mechanics fear for their health and future of the Herne Hill shop with no date for fixing problem

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