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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. ![]() Cornwall has been badly hit with parts of Helston, near Penzance, under water ![]() The flood plains north of Gloucester are already saturated ![]() Blocked drains have not helped the situation in Devon ![]() A �4m defence wall is being erected in Bewdley Worcestershire, 180 metres long and 3 metres high ![]() As it was two years ago, Yalding in Kent has been badly affected ![]() A stranded resident takes shelter in the Kent village of East Peckham ![]() Rising water from the River Ouse has flooded York city centre | See also: 31 Dec 02 | UK Top UK stories now: Links to more UK stories are at the foot of the page. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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