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RESIDENTS in Norton were faced with a 'frozen lake' of raw sewage in the gardens this morning following the severe flooding. Rising water levels resulted in drains becoming overwhelmed with water including human waste, condoms, toilet paper and sanitary products. Cllr Di Keal, a member of Ryedale District Council, said: "Residents on St Nicholas Street in Norton woke up this morning to a frozen lake of sewage in gardens behind their homes - still there after repeated calls to Yorkshire Water to come and remove the foul stagnant water and material that has been surrounding property for f...

ALL those involved in last night's battle to prevent significant flooding in Norton and Malton have been thanked for their efforts. Cllr Keane Duncan said: "Decisive action in face of the emergency has been able to prevent the significant and widespread flooding feared last night. The plan put into action to deploy pumps and sandbags to the Wallgates Lane area has worked effectively. Its success reflects the hard work, perseverance and resourcefulness of all the workers involved. A big well done to staff from Ryedale District Council, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and the Enviro...

Parts of Cumbria were flooded as Storm Christoph swept its way across the country. 'Significant' winds and rainfall have battered South Cumbria this week, with a number of roads around the county experiencing rising river levels. Among those was Fitz Bridge at Dragley Beck in Ulverston - an area known as a regular flood risk. River levels rose overnight at the Fitz Bridge river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall, causing river water to flood the road. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rainfall which is expected to last until today. Spells of prolonged and hea...