Floods from Storm Bert lead to bridge closures
Floods caused by Storm Bert have closed a number of road bridges across a county. Bedford Borough Council said bridges at Harrold, Radwell and Felmersham were impassable. It said the flooded A428 at Turvey Bridge had also been obstructed by a broken-down vehicle.
Storm Bert Causes Flooding Across Britain and Ireland
Heavy weekend rain and strong winds brought in by Storm Bert caused widespread flooding and travel disruptions across Britain and Ireland, and killed at least three people in England and Wales.
UK floods latest: Major travel disruption as Storm Bert leaves more than 150 flood warnings in place
The second named storm of the season brought nearly a month’s worth of rainfall in less than 48 hours, with winds of up to 82mph recorded, causing chaos for those travelling by road and rail. More than 150 flood alerts remain in place for England and Wales and travel issues are set to continue into the new week.
Storm Bert floods 'absolutely devastating', says Welsh FM
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has said the floods brought by Storm Bert have been "absolutely devastating", as heavy rain and strong winds continue to move across the UK.
Storm Bert floods: Oxford gardens turn into swimming pools
Further flooding in Oxford has resulted in gardens resembling swimming pools. The city is still firmly feeling the effects of Storm Bert after days of floods and adverse weather. South Oxford has been hit the hardest today (Wednesday, November 27) with Abingdon Road completely flooded.
Storm Bert reinforces need to prioritise UK’s flood defences
West Worcestershire MP urges Environment Agency to expedite permanent scheme as storm causes damage across the country
School bus stranded after Storm Bert floods
Several schools have closed following heavy flooding in parts of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Tenbury Wells was the worst-affected area after a flood wall collapsed on the Kyre Brook on Sunday, sending tonnes of water through the streets of the town. A landslip nearby also shut a road at Rochford.
Train line reopens after Storm Bert flooding
A train line has reopened after its tracks were flooded following Storm Bert. Northern's services between Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria and Lancaster were expected to be cancelled until Friday due to problems near Ulverston.
Trains cancelled as Storm Bert rain floods track
Great Western Railway says heavy rain has affected the line and disruption is expected until midday.
Calls for full review of system used to warn people of flooding threat after Storm Bert damage
Andrew Morgan, who lead Council, says that data from water level monitoring stations shows that warnings did not come early ...
Storm Bert Batters Britain, Leaving at Least 3 Dead
Torrential rain doused most of the country, stymying travel and leading to flooding, landslides, fallen trees and power ...
Pontypridd woman hailed as a hero for protecting neighbours during Storm Bert floods
Brave Caralyn Moreton, known locally as Mini, waded through knee-deep water in the pitch black and single-handedly secured 14 ...
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Fundraising appeal for Buckingham pub devastated by Storm Bert floods tops £10k
An appeal to support a pub devastated by flooding caused by last week’s Storm Bert has raised more than £10k.
School bus rescue in floods after Storm Bert
Flooding caused by Storm Bert has closed roads and rail routes into Monday in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire ...