Flooding Returns To South West
Heavy rain has brought more widespread flooding to the South West.
Tarr Steps hit by floods
One of Exmoor's most iconic landmarks has been swept away in the floods. The ancient clapper bridge, Tarr Steps, was demolished when fallen trees pushed up against the giant stones. 3/4 of the bridge has gone and will have to be rebuilt.
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Hundreds evacuated from homes in Barnstaple
Hundreds of people had to be evacuated from homes in Barnstaple after the River Yeo burst its banks.
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RNLI crews save life of woman swept away by floods
A woman spent 50 minutes clinging to a branch after being swept away from her flooded car at Umberleigh in North Devon.
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Braunton's £1m flood defences 'overwhelmed'
Braunton's brand new flood defences were unable to withstand their first test of flooding.