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Flood insurance scheme to be launched

People throughout the region who have struggled to insure their homes after flooding could be helped by a new scheme that is being launched this week.

Flooding devastation in Mytholmroyd Credit: ITV News

The Flood Re programme is aimed at making insurance more accessible and cheaper for those in high risk areas.

Meanwhile council leaders in Leeds will be meeting to discuss the city's strategy for dealing with flooding.

It is three months since the city was hit by devastating floods on Boxing Day.