The projects comes as part of the Government’s £2.65 billion investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding.

1. What is a flood and what causes them? Floods are the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters to occur in the UK and overseas. Flooding happens when water overflows onto ...

The worst of the problems caused by flooding across the UK appear to have passed, with weather forecasters predicting no more heavy rain - but 35 flood warnings remain in place. The River Ouse in ...

A city centre shop closed due to flooding damage is set to open up a pop-up store. Drop City Books, based in Hanley, has teamed up with Newcastle-under-Lyme BID to bring a vibrant pop-up bookshop ...