Sewage stench threatens south London bike shop

Summary

A foul smell thought to come from untreated sewage in Thames Water drains has affected a bike shop in Herne Hill, south London, for months, The Guardian reports. The shop’s owner and mechanics fear for their health and the business’s future, and there is no date for a fix. The problem was most likely caused by a lack of rain over the summer, according to the report.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   17 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a months-long stench, thought to be caused by untreated sewage in Thames Water drains, is affecting a Herne Hill bike shop, with the owner and mechanics worried about their health and the shop’s future and no repair date set.