The Environment Secretary has announced a £20.5m package to help protect the Somerset Levels from flooding. Owen Paterson said the 'key thing' for local people was that the Rivers Tone and Parrett would now be dredged as soon as possible.
A £20m package to protect the Somerset Levels from flooding is a “big step forward”, the head of the county council has said.
John Osman welcomed the move from ministers, which he said was “bringing hope to our flood-hit communities”.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.