All news on the topic: Floods

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Brit basejumper cheats death after jumping from bridge in France
The 40-year-old Brit, who hasn't been named, was saved from drowning by a group of fishermen who had been fishing close to the jump site at the Verrières Viaduct, near Millau in the south of France
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Mystery as wild beavers discovered amid fears they were released illegally
The animals were discovered at the Cornwall nature reserve Helman Tor, on Bodmin Moor, following an observation reported to the charity by a member of the public
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Weather maps turn bright purple and orange as snow to sweep Britain this weekend
Come Saturday, forecasters expect a huge new weather front including snow and stormy conditions to careen through huge sections of the UK, which will last until Monday
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Cheeky drivers set up Tripadvisor page for massive puddle on busy A-road
Some drivers have found it amusing while others are less than impressed with the delays. A huge puddle is currently stretching across parts of the A14 near Newmarket
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More than 100mm of rain to batter UK - but Met Office aren't worried yet
The Met Office forecasts 109mm of rain to fall in just 48 hours this week in some places - that is more than four inches - but forecasters have explained why no weather warnings are in place
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Exact date -5C freeze will sweep Britain as spring kicks off with frosty start
The country's weather is set to change yet again next week with temperatures set to plummet once again on a specific date - just before the official arrival of spring
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UK flood map shows millions of Brits facing horror deluge after non-stop rain
The Environment Agency has launched a fresh list of areas which could be impacted by flooding this week - Brits have been told to brace themselves for severe downpours across the UK
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Cops give major update on funeral director probe as 'human ashes' recovered
Humberside Police revealed over the weekend a man, 46, and a 23-year-old woman were arrested as investigations into Legacy Independent Funeral Directors continues
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Hull funeral directors swarmed by more police after 34 bodies removed in probe
A number of police officers have been seen inside one of the three Legacy Independent Funeral Directors properties from which 34 bodies were earlier removed
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Urgent flood warnings issued as Brits set for more heavy rain and winds
Following a weekend washout for many, the Environment Agency says there are more than 150 flood alerts and warnings across England, and a further 20 across Wales and Scotland
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Pub faces closure after 230 years over 45-minute diversion and brutal floods
Landlady Gina Birch has run the historic Lamb and Flag in Welney, Norfolk, for 25 years but now fears the 230-year-old business will have to close due to flooding
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Landlady of historic pub fears floods and huge diversion will close it forever
Gina Birch, 59, has been the landlady of the Lamb and Flag in Welney, Norfolk for 25 years but now fears for its future after the road it is on has closed for more than 80 days
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Homeowner '£20,000 out of pocket after botched makeover destroyed' garden
Andrew Donnelly says he was left with tilted fencing, cracked paving and lights that caused electricity surges in his home. He was awarded £5,349 but has yet to get a penny
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Furious homeowner left '£20,000 out of pocket after a botched garden makeover'
Andrew Donnelly, 51, hired a firm for a garden makeover but says he was left with tilted fencing, cracked paving, and lights that caused electricity surges in his home
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Forecaster says 'it's more likely to snow at Easter than at Christmas'
Despite Brits' love of white Christmases, a forecaster has revealed it is more likely to be a snowy Easter than during the festive period - with even more rain on its way
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Flood warnings across the UK with 35 urgent alerts as public told 'act now'
Dozens of flood warnings and alerts are in place after huge rainfall this morning which has caused rivers to burst their banks amid fears for homes and businesses across the UK
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Iconic UK boat trips threatened by record-breaking rainfall
Cruises on the iconic Norfolk Broads are being threatened by record-breaking rainfall which is making it difficult for some riverboats to pass under an historic bridge
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New maps show where and when 545-mile long wall of snow and rain will hit
More snow and rain is set to hit UK, with weather maps revealing exactly where its about to arrive. It comes as England and Wales had their respective warmest Februarys on record
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Brits buying a house urged to complete quick check that could save you hundreds
Before putting in an offer on your dream house, property experts are urging Brits to complete one simple check. It comes after several storms savaged the UK with heavy rainfall and strong gusts in the last few months
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157 flood warnings and alerts issued as heavy rain and fog blanket Britain
Snow blanketed Cumbria, Wiltshire and other parts of the South West at the weekend and Brits in Scotland and parts of southern Wales woke up to an icy -3C this morning
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Brits wake to freezing fog as temperatures plummet to -4C overnight in UK
Temperatures are set to drop to -4C in some places as millions of people start their working weeks with freezing fog after clear skies overnight, dropping the mercury
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World's oldest lipstick is discovered - dating back over 3,700 years
The bright red lip paint was discovered in a small ornate vial in Iran and could be the oldest known example in the world, dating back over 3,700 years
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Warning for dog owners after small sea creatures wash up on the beach
Thousands of starfish were washed up on Margate Beach, which experts say is due to changes in the weather which makes sealife "more vulnerable" - locals have been warned to keep their children and pet dogs away
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Clifftop house left on the brink after landslide on storm battered coast
Another huge landslide has re-blocked The Road of Remembrance in Folkestone, Kent. A clifftop house is closer to the edge than ever following the incident this week
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Flood warnings mapped as 200 alerts issued ahead of more rain this week
In the coming days, unsettled conditions are set to continue with potential impacts from wind and rain on Thursday, and further rain and wind likely for some during the weekend