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A number of areas in counties Down, Antrim and Armagh were hit by flooding following heavy rain earlier this week. Calls for financial aid for businesses counting the costs after flooding Skip to ...
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Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected by heavy rainfall and record high river levels.
In total, 91 flood warnings and 237 flood alerts were issued by the Environment Agency. [98] In many areas, more than 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain fell in less than 36 hours. [99] Flooding caused widespread travel disruption during the pre-Christmas rush, which is traditionally the busiest time of year for public transport in the United Kingdom. [100]
A flood in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire caused over £46,000 worth of damage at Notts Gymnastics Academy. [47] In late October, Britain was hit by further flooding and heavy rain. [48] The Priory Meadow Shopping Centre in Hastings was evacuated after floods. [49] The Ship Inn at Cockwood in Devon collapsed after heavy rain. [50]
Newton Emerson (born 1969) is a political commentator from Portadown in Northern Ireland, and now lives in Belfast. He described himself as a ' liberal unionist ' in 2001. [ 1 ] He contributes to both the Sunday Times , and The Irish News as well as The Irish Times .
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