AERIAL PICTURES OF FURTHER FLOODING AS HEAVY RAIN CONTINUES

An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire. Parts of Britain are at risk of further flooding as the Met Office forecasts more heavy rain in coming days.

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FUNERAL COMPANY MAKE DIAMONDS FROM CREMATED REMAINS

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ABANDONED HOBBIT HOUSE

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THIRSTY SQUIRREL TAKES A BREAK

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THE DANGEROUS WORK OF SULPHUR MINERS

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THE END OF THE WORLD CINEMA

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INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF AFRICAN TRIBES

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SOUTHERN CROSSED AURORA

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