Ed Miliband in Somerset today to discuss flood insurance
The Labour Leader, Ed Miliband, is visiting Somerset flood victims today to discuss insurance claims. His visit coincides with a Downing Street summit on the issue.
Severe Flood Warning out for Alney Island, Gloucester
The Environment Agency has issued a Severe Flood Warning for the River Severn at Alney Island, Gloucester. This means flooding is imminent and there is a danger to life. The river level is currently 4.45 metres and rising, and the military have been called in to evacuate homes.
The Agency expects the river level to peak between 4.5 metres and 4.7 metres overnight tonight (Thursday 13/Friday 14 February). They say houses and static homes may flood, due to overtopping of flood defences.
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Reintroducing the beaver to combat flooding
Campaigners have come up with a novel way to prevent future flooding across our region by reintroducing beavers to our waterways.
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£10m flood support package: what it will include
The Prime Minister has announced a £10 million support package for businesses affected by the floods.
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Safe from the Severn... so far
Part of Gloucester has withstood the high tides so far but a severe warning remains in place with fears of more flooding