Tuesday 18 August 2009

Pub reopening after 2007 floods

A Herefordshire pub which was severely damaged during summer floods two years ago has reopened its doors.

The Red Lion in Stifford's Bridge was under 5ft of water after heavy rain caused chaos in July 2007.

Landlady Sally Cook said it had taken time to complete work as the pub had been partially remodelled to enable it to cope with future flooding.

The floods of 2007 were said to be a "once in 600 years" event and caused widespread damage in the area.

The pub was flooded within four hours of the nearby river bursting its banks and caused extensive damage.

Ms Cook said: "All the contents were destroyed. It was a total loss of everything in the ground floor.

"It's been very difficult over two years with many, many, hurdles to overcome.

"At each point we thought we were very close and now we really are, we've opened the doors and we're very glad."

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