Calm after storm
POLLY and Fred Cole '“ the owners of the Fische houseboat '“ have spoken to the Herald about their relief following last week's decision by John Prescott that their giant riverside home could stay put.
The Deputy Prime Minister ruled last week that the former German naval vessel could stay in its mooring on the Riverbank, Shoreham Beach, after a planning inquiry earlier this year.
Fred described the news as "unbelievable", adding: "It's funny because, since then, we've been so tired. It's like the two years of hassle and aggravation have drained away, leaving us exhausted."