Article: Back our businesses now.

THE 'will they, won't they' debate on the lips of A2Z passers by has receded of late, quicker than the great flood that sparked it off (page 5, 20 September edition).

The bargain basement business took a real pasting during the unseasonable tidal wave, having to contend with a thoughtless lorry driver and alleged looters as well as 3ft of brown water.

When everyone was able to begin the long process of clearing up, the positioning of the shop meant they were still knee-deep.

It very much became a symbol of that day that will stick in the memory for a long time.

Others have struggled to re-open since then and none have felt the sharp ...

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