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An update on localised flooding in the north west of England
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Environment Agency is urging communities in northern England to take immediate action to prepare for flooding this weekend.
Heavy rain this weekend could cause river levels to rise.
The Environment Agency is warning communities in northern England to prepare for flooding this weekend.
The Environment Agency has revealed unusual kit used to tackle flooding including a remote-controlled robot called Mr Nosey.
Risk to 300 homes and businesses is now reduced
Hebden Bridge works protected properties this month
The Environment Agency and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are warning that people posing for ‘storm selfies’ are putting their lives in danger.
The flood risk is receding across northern England as rainfall eases, although river levels will remain high through the week ahead.
Environment Agency is urging communities in northern England to remain vigilant against the threat of flooding.
Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings, which indicate a possible danger to life, to communities in Cumbria and Lancashire.
Communities in northern England should prepare for significant river flooding Saturday evening (14 November) and into Sunday 15 November 2015.
The Environment Agency warns people to be flood aware following Met Office forecasts of signficant downpours this weekend.
New project gets vital flood warnings to those at risk.
The Environment Agency is urging residents at risk of flooding from the River Trent, River Tame, River Anker and the Smestow Brook in Staffordshire to sign up for free flood warnings.
The Environment Agency is urging residents at risk of flooding from the River Rea and River Tame in the West Midlands to sign up for free flood warnings.
The Environment Agency is urging residents at risk of flooding from the River Avon in Warwickshire to sign up for free flood warnings.
A ground-breaking scheme to send free Environment Agency flood warnings to EE mobile phone users will be completed this week with more than 400,000 people registered around the country.
People urged to take action to protect themselves and their property
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