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The River Waveney Trust in Norfolk and Suffolk has been given £8,000 in its bid to stop flooding in the area.

Published: 3:42 PM February 1, 2021    Ben Cheyne captured these images and video footage on his drone on Christmas Day after the major floods in Bungay and Ditchingham - Credit: Ben Cheyne  Homeowners in flood-hit areas could be entitled to discounted insurance premiums if they install protections against the elements under government proposals. On Monday, ministers launched a consultation into plans for insured householders to be able to claim money to cover the damage caused and receive f...

The severe flooding which hit parts of Norfolk over Christmas is likely to happen every year, councillors have warned, as they called for a countywide...

The flood alert is in place for parts of south Norfolk and east Suffolk. - Credit: Environment Agency A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for some low-lying land, roads and riversides in Norfolk and Suffolk. The alert is for the River Waveney from Diss and the River Dove to Ellingham, including Bungay. Ben Cheyne captured these images and video footage on his drone on Christmas Day after the major floods in Bungay and Ditchingham. Picture: Ben Cheyne - Credit: Ben Cheyne The...

"Flooding may affect Primrose Close, The Meadows, Castle Lane, Mill Lane, Old Bury Road, Bridge Street, Riverside Walk, Canon’s Close, Coney Close and Coventry Way in Thetford, Teal Walk, High Street and Riverside Way in Brandon and Church Lane in Hockwold." But they added: "No further significant rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, therefore we expect river levels to continue to slowly reduce." An alert also remains in place at the River Nar at Narborough, Marham, Wormegay and Saddl...

"Flooding may affect Primrose Close, The Meadows, Castle Lane, Mill Lane, Old Bury Road, Bridge Street, Riverside Walk, Canon’s Close, Coney Close and Coventry Way in Thetford, Teal Walk, High Street and Riverside Way in Brandon and Church Lane in Hockwold." But they added: "No further significant rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours, therefore we expect river levels to continue to slowly reduce." An alert also remains in place at the River Nar at Narborough, Marham, Wormegay and Saddl...

"Since then it has been a mopping-up operation. Weve got everything out, all the carpets, and everyones safe.  "I had the added problem of my wife being quite ill, so we had to get her out quickly.  "Id say it sums up this year quite well. But all the neighbours have been fantastic - theyve mucked in and helped out, so in that sense it has been a pleasure." A Bungay residents back garden after widespread flooding in the area - Credit: Victoria Pertusa A few doors away, Janet Kirkpatrick and h...