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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THE JUMP

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POLAR BEARS HAVE A SPLASHING TIME

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CHEEKY CHIPMUNK

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DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?

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MAGNIFICENT SNOWY OWL

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