Clean-up after the storm
The clean-up operation is underway after communities in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk are counting the cost of the largest storm surge in 60 years.
The clean-up operation is underway after communities in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk are counting the cost of the largest storm surge in 60 years.
Thousands of people across Norfolk have been advised that it is now safe to return to their homes.
Around 10,000 properties were visited yesterday, with many residents encouraged to evacuate.
However, following consultation with the Environment Agency, all partner agencies have now agreed that a phased return can begin.
Five days after the worst tidal surge to hit our region in 60 years, dozens of people are still waiting to return to their homes.
King's Lynn was one of the first places hit by yesterday's tidal surge, where the North Sea topped the town's flood defences.
The beach huts on Southwold seafront were damaged large waves during last night's storm.