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More flood disruption as bad weather continues across Wales
On Monday evening, passengers on a Stena Line ferry were prepared to spend a night at sea off the Cardigan coast because the vessel wasn't able to dock at Fishguard
Over the last two days, homes, businesses and schools have been flooded. There've also been roads closures, while train and bus services have been cancelled.
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Ferry passengers 'will be compensated'
The 87 passengers of a ferry stranded for 24 hourswhile Storm Angus passed over the Irish Sea will be compensated, it has been confirmed. Stena Line's trade director Ian Davies says they want to ensure passengers travel with them again. The ferry had enough food and water to last seven days on the sea, as he explains:
Ferry stranded for over 24 hours docks at Fishguard
A ferry stranded in Cardigan Bay, leaving nearly 150 passengers and crew on board for over 24 hours, has now docked at Fishguard.
The Stena Line ferry left Rosslare in Ireland just before 9am yesterday, but due to severe weather problems brought about by Storm Angus, was unable to dock at Fishguard on Monday afternoon.
All passengers and crew have now made their way off the ship.
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Stranded ferry to make further attempt to dock at Fishguard
A Stena Line ferry, currently stranded near the Welsh coast with nearly 150 people on board, will attempt to dock again in Fishguard at around 11am today.
The ferry left Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland at around 9am yesterday, but severe weather conditions meant the ferry had to abandon its initial attempts at docking at Fishguard yesterday afternoon.
The progress of the ferry, currently sheltering off the coast near Aberaeron, can be tracked on the Marine Traffic website here.
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Flood alerts remain in place across many parts of Wales
North Wales Police warn motorists not to travel 'unless absolutely urgent'
North Wales Police are warning drivers not to take to the roads due to "appalling" weather conditions.
Flooding chaos: Van washed away moments after driver was rescued
Police are warning motorists to take extra care in the treacherous weather conditions.
They are also warning drivers not to take short cuts.
This van was washed away moments after the driver was rescued.
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Yellow weather warning: At least 3 Welsh schools are flooded
Heavy rain has caused flooding in many parts of Wales.
South Wales Fire and Rescue have reported several incidents, including three schools and a "very young baby" stuck inside of a house in Barry that was flooded.
Trains cancelled due to flooding
Flooding has caused disruption to the trains.
Great Western Railway has announced that all London to Cardiff trains were being cancelled and services to Swansea were being diverted because of flooding between Bristol Parkway and Swindon.
Cleanup begins after homes flooded in Maesteg
Several homes were flooded in Bron y Waun in Maesteg overnight.
Residents say water began to enter at around 1am.
Nearby areas were also affected by the bad weather.
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Flood warnings in place as Storm Angus hits Wales
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Flood alerts remain in place across many parts of Wales
Wind and rain will continue to affect Wales and other parts of the UK after torrential downpours caused flash-flooding and travel problems.
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Flood warnings in place as Storm Angus hits Wales
Flood warning are in place across parts of south Wales as Storm Angus hits.