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| England flooding: Almost 50 warnings in place | England flooding: Almost 50 warnings in place |
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| Almost 50 flood warnings are in place across England after days of persistent rain. | Almost 50 flood warnings are in place across England after days of persistent rain. |
| Seven severe warnings - deemed a threat to life - remain on South Yorkshire's River Don, with flooding in that area likely to continue until Wednesday. | Seven severe warnings - deemed a threat to life - remain on South Yorkshire's River Don, with flooding in that area likely to continue until Wednesday. |
| Towns and cities across Yorkshire and the Midlands have faced disruption and in some cases emergency evacuations. | Towns and cities across Yorkshire and the Midlands have faced disruption and in some cases emergency evacuations. |
| Former High Sherriff of Derbyshire Annie Hall was swept to her death by the flooded River Derwent near Matlock. | Former High Sherriff of Derbyshire Annie Hall was swept to her death by the flooded River Derwent near Matlock. |
| In addition to the severe warnings, the Environment Agency has issued a further 41 warnings - meaning flooding is expected - and 94 alerts. | |
| It said water levels were still very high on stretches of the River Don and expects flooding in that area until midweek. | It said water levels were still very high on stretches of the River Don and expects flooding in that area until midweek. |
| BBC reporter Richard Cadey said some roads around Fishlake had been closed and the village was "effectively cut off because of flooding". | BBC reporter Richard Cadey said some roads around Fishlake had been closed and the village was "effectively cut off because of flooding". |
| Many parts of the area remain under 3ft (1m) of water and only tractors are able to get in by some roads. | |
| He said people on the ground had told him 90% of the homes there had been flooded. | He said people on the ground had told him 90% of the homes there had been flooded. |
| Pam Webb, who owns a luxury spa in Fishlake, said: "We've got blue skies, it looks picturesque until you actually get in to the village and you see the devastation that's been caused to homes and businesses. | Pam Webb, who owns a luxury spa in Fishlake, said: "We've got blue skies, it looks picturesque until you actually get in to the village and you see the devastation that's been caused to homes and businesses. |
| "Devastating is an easy word to use but it's completely devastating and it's heart breaking." | "Devastating is an easy word to use but it's completely devastating and it's heart breaking." |
| National Rail said a number of routes were still affected by flooding and advised those travelling by train to check before setting out. | National Rail said a number of routes were still affected by flooding and advised those travelling by train to check before setting out. |
| Some train routes between Doncaster and Sheffield have been closed and Northern Rail has warned commuters they are likely to remain shut until further notice. | Some train routes between Doncaster and Sheffield have been closed and Northern Rail has warned commuters they are likely to remain shut until further notice. |
| In Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, 12 properties remain evacuated after a landslide at an old quarry site saw debris and soil fall onto Band End Close. | In Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, 12 properties remain evacuated after a landslide at an old quarry site saw debris and soil fall onto Band End Close. |
| Bassetlaw District Council said it was being removed and "temporary safety measures" had been put in place. | Bassetlaw District Council said it was being removed and "temporary safety measures" had been put in place. |
| In Newark, people living in mobile homes were evacuated on Saturday evening as river levels peaked in the town. | In Newark, people living in mobile homes were evacuated on Saturday evening as river levels peaked in the town. |
| "Major incidents" were declared on Friday in Worksop after the River Ryton burst its banks and in South Yorkshire as a result of wide-spread flooding. | "Major incidents" were declared on Friday in Worksop after the River Ryton burst its banks and in South Yorkshire as a result of wide-spread flooding. |
| Parts of Worksop were without power on Saturday. | Parts of Worksop were without power on Saturday. |
| Firefighters evacuated 25 homes, and a community information point has been set up for those affected by the floods. | Firefighters evacuated 25 homes, and a community information point has been set up for those affected by the floods. |
| In Derby city centre, officials considered a city-wide evacuation as authorities saw the River Derwent swell to record levels of 3.35m (11ft). | In Derby city centre, officials considered a city-wide evacuation as authorities saw the River Derwent swell to record levels of 3.35m (11ft). |
| Communities around Matlock, Derbyshire, where flood victim Annie Hall was swept away, are cleaning up after the flooding. | Communities around Matlock, Derbyshire, where flood victim Annie Hall was swept away, are cleaning up after the flooding. |
| Rowsley Church of England Primary School is trying to raise £5,000 after its classrooms were heavily damaged. | Rowsley Church of England Primary School is trying to raise £5,000 after its classrooms were heavily damaged. |
| Governor Marianne Quick said: "The school will remain closed until it has been expertly assessed but the likelihood of our children getting back into their much loved classrooms anytime soon is unlikely." | Governor Marianne Quick said: "The school will remain closed until it has been expertly assessed but the likelihood of our children getting back into their much loved classrooms anytime soon is unlikely." |
| Resident Sarah Sutcliffe said: "Parents, teachers and especially the children are all distraught about the damage which has been caused." | Resident Sarah Sutcliffe said: "Parents, teachers and especially the children are all distraught about the damage which has been caused." |
| One of the most severely hit areas has been Bentley in Doncaster, where flooding affected many homes 12 years ago. | One of the most severely hit areas has been Bentley in Doncaster, where flooding affected many homes 12 years ago. |
| One resident told BBC Radio Sheffield: "The worry is our insurance policies are expensive as it is because of the 2007 floods, so now we're all worried whether we're going to get reinsured." | One resident told BBC Radio Sheffield: "The worry is our insurance policies are expensive as it is because of the 2007 floods, so now we're all worried whether we're going to get reinsured." |
| Some residents were "angry and frustrated" at Doncaster Council - claiming it had not provided sandbags early enough to prevent properties from flooding, the station reported. | Some residents were "angry and frustrated" at Doncaster Council - claiming it had not provided sandbags early enough to prevent properties from flooding, the station reported. |
| Homes in Stainforth, Thorpe in Balne and Trumfleet have also been evacuated. | Homes in Stainforth, Thorpe in Balne and Trumfleet have also been evacuated. |
| South Yorkshire Police said it had extra officers out on patrol to "protect the evacuated areas and support those affected by the floods". | South Yorkshire Police said it had extra officers out on patrol to "protect the evacuated areas and support those affected by the floods". |
| "There is no suggestion of any criminality resulting from the floods but we hope our extra patrols can offer at least a little reassurance to those worst affected." | "There is no suggestion of any criminality resulting from the floods but we hope our extra patrols can offer at least a little reassurance to those worst affected." |
| Have you been affected by the floods? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Have you been affected by the floods? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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