Widespread flood warnings as UK braces for Storm Frank

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North of England, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland told to prepare for floods, with Yorkshire expected to bear brunt
People in the north of England, south and central Scotland, and Northern Ireland are being warned to brace themselves for more downpours and the possibility of increased flooding overnight, as Storm Frank hits.
Severe flood warnings are already in place in nine areas in England, with the Environment Agency warning people in a further 42 locations to take immediate action ahead of expected flooding. Continue reading…