Farmers battle on as Storm Bert brings further floods

Devon and Wales face record rainfall as 172 flood alerts remain in place across UK

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The Met says there are 172 flood alerts in place following the arrival of Storm Bert
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The Met says there are 172 flood alerts in place following the arrival of Storm Bert

Hundreds of weather warnings remain in place as farmers across the UK are left to battle the damage and loss caused by Storm Bert. The Met Office has issued a fresh warning for Scotland (Monday) as...

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