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 Wednesday, 1 January, 2003, 18:14 GMT
In pictures: New Year floods
Torrential downpours across the UK are ushering in the new year, causing flooding in many villages and towns.

Helston
Cornwall has been badly hit with parts of Helston, near Penzance, under water

Flood plains
The flood plains north of Gloucester are already saturated

Devon
Blocked drains have not helped the situation in Devon

Bewdley
A �4m defence wall is being erected in Bewdley Worcestershire, 180 metres long and 3 metres high

Yalding
As it was two years ago, Yalding in Kent has been badly affected

East Peckham, Kent
A stranded resident takes shelter in the Kent village of East Peckham

York city centre
Rising water from the River Ouse has flooded York city centre

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