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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GIANT CANYON SWING

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EASTER ISLAND REPLICA STATUES DESTROYED IN SEA FALL

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RARE BRONTE POEM FETCHES £92K AT AUCTION

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HUNGRY HERON STRUGGLES TO HOLD ONTO ITS CATCH

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BRITISH BEACH-LIFE SPLIT SHOTS

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BACK TO BASICS HOTEL

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POLAR BEAR STRETCHES

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