Ed Miliband in Somerset today to discuss flood insurance
The Labour Leader, Ed Miliband, is visiting Somerset flood victims today to discuss insurance claims. His visit coincides with a Downing Street summit on the issue.
Flood Appeal fund grows
An appeal set up to help victims of flooding on the Somerset Levels has now raised £400,000. The fund set up by the Somerset Community Foundation aims to provide emergency relief grants to families flooded out of their homes.
It will also help with with longer term support for businesses and communities that are affected.
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Reintroducing the beaver to combat flooding
Campaigners have come up with a novel way to prevent future flooding across our region by reintroducing beavers to our waterways.
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£10m flood support package: what it will include
The Prime Minister has announced a £10 million support package for businesses affected by the floods.
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Safe from the Severn... so far
Part of Gloucester has withstood the high tides so far but a severe warning remains in place with fears of more flooding