What a novel idea to solve a water crisis.

Allotments at North Hinksey have no fresh water, causing difficulty for existing plot holders and making it hard to attract newcomers.

So parish councillors decided to call in an expert in the ancient art of water dowsing.

And bingo! It looks as if Christopher Strong has found an underwater supply.

Can we keep Mr Strong's name in mind when next we are threatened with a hosepipe ban?