I think next door must be having trouble with their drains. I noticed a large white van parked outside. I can't read the side of the van, as the hedge is in the way (and I'm not nosey enough to go out and have a look) but the slogan painted on the front of the van is "Number one at clearing number twos." The number plate is WC04POO .
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