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Homes evacuated as river bursts its banks after heavy rain causes flooding in Scotland

Scores of homes have been evacuated in Aberdeenshire after the River Don burst its banks and the River Ythan threatened to overflow, while people in an area of Aberdeen were advised to leave their properties.

Roads have been closed and trains and flights cancelled in Aberdeen and across the surrounding region as water levels reached record highs.

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Glenridding appeals for help after village floods again

Residents of the village of Glenridding in Cumbria are appealing for help after the river burst its banks causing further flooding.

Charlene Bell, a photographer in the Lake District, tweeted a video of the flooding and asked people if they were able to help.

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Cumbria Fire and Rescue on the scene in Glenridding. Credit: Nick Dixon/ITV

Emergency services - including police, firefighters and the military - are on the scene.

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