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Somerset village evacuated after flood defences breached

Marines and police have helped to evacuate residents in the Somerset village of Moorland after their flood defences were breached. One resident built a giant wall out of clay around his house to try to stem rising flood waters.

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Marines get to work sandbagging in Moorland

Royal Marines are back at work near the Somerset village of Moorland today stacking sandbags into flood defences.

More: Around 40 Marines deployed to help in flooded village

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