Flooding Hits South West
The Environment Agency issues dozens of flood warnings across Devon, Dorset and Somerset after severe rain.
VIDEO: Flooding causes severe damage in Somerset
Devon County Council has revealed the cost of clearing up and repairing roads after the weekend's floods will be at least £4m. Today though it was Somerset's turn to suffer after a torrential downpour caused severe damage to homes and businesses. A school was also evacuated.
The Environment Agency is tonight keeping a close watch on villages near Shepton Mallet after they were hit. Richard Payne reports.
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More floods expected after persistent rain forecast
It appears there is unlikely to be any let up in the relentless rain showers that have battered the Westcountry over the past few days.
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Flood hit communities praised as more rain expected
Communities in Devon hit by floods over the weekend have been praised by Devon County Council. Many residents are still clearing up.
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Widespread flooding means massive clean up
Dozens of people are clearing up after heavy rain burst rivers and flooded homes. Devon and Dorset hardest hit.