70 rescued from floods as severe UK weather continues

People evacuated in Lancashire as rain causes widespread flooding and power cuts in north-west England and north WalesFirefighters have rescued more than 70 people as torrential rain caused widespread flooding and power blackouts across north-west England and north Wales.
Parts of north Lancashire, including Lancaster and the village of Galgate, were the worst affected as heavy rain fell in areas badly hit by Storm Desmond two years ago. Continue reading...