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Flooding hits northern England after torrential rain	Flooding hits northern England after torrential rain
2012-06-23 11:40:44 UTC	2012-06-23 12:20:04 UTC (39 minutes later)
Torrential rain has caused flooding across large areas of northern England, with some people being forced to leave their homes.	Torrential rain has caused flooding across large areas of northern England, with some people being forced to leave their homes.
~~The Environment Agency (EA) has issued ~~nearly~~ 90 flood warnings and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has three in place.~~	The Environment Agency (EA) has issued more than 70 flood warnings and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has three in place.
Some homes in the Lancashire areas of Croston and Darwen were evacuated after nearby rivers burst their banks.	Some homes in the Lancashire areas of Croston and Darwen were evacuated after nearby rivers burst their banks.
Up to 500 properties flooded overnight in north-west England, the EA said.	Up to 500 properties flooded overnight in north-west England, the EA said.
A month's worth of rain - more than 100mm - fell in the North West and North East in the past 24 hours.	A month's worth of rain - more than 100mm - fell in the North West and North East in the past 24 hours.
Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman described the flooding as "dreadful".	Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman described the flooding as "dreadful".
"The most important thing here is for the government to invest in flood defences. We have over £2bn to be spent on flood defences in the lifetime of this Parliament and it will better protect 150,000 properties," she told the BBC News Channel.	"The most important thing here is for the government to invest in flood defences. We have over £2bn to be spent on flood defences in the lifetime of this Parliament and it will better protect 150,000 properties," she told the BBC News Channel.
The EA worked through the night to clear debris, monitor river levels and operate flood defences at numerous locations alongside the emergency services.	The EA worked through the night to clear debris, monitor river levels and operate flood defences at numerous locations alongside the emergency services.
People in the village of Croston are clearing up after the worst flooding for 25 years.	People in the village of Croston are clearing up after the worst flooding for 25 years.
As he stood in a soaked hallway with a mop in his hand, Richard Jones expressed disappointment with the authorities.	As he stood in a soaked hallway with a mop in his hand, Richard Jones expressed disappointment with the authorities.
"It was the villagers who had to pull together," he said.	"It was the villagers who had to pull together," he said.
"It is a village that's prone to flooding, yet in terms of the emergency services and support from the council, it has been pretty poor."	"It is a village that's prone to flooding, yet in terms of the emergency services and support from the council, it has been pretty poor."
The water has drained away very quickly over the course of the morning, leaving a litter of silt, bottles and other debris across this picturesque village.	The water has drained away very quickly over the course of the morning, leaving a litter of silt, bottles and other debris across this picturesque village.
As they clear up, the people here hope it won't return to do more damage if there is more rain this evening.	As they clear up, the people here hope it won't return to do more damage if there is more rain this evening.
Flood warnings were issued to more than 7,000 properties and more than 11,000 homes and businesses were protected by the defences, the agency said.	Flood warnings were issued to more than 7,000 properties and more than 11,000 homes and businesses were protected by the defences, the agency said.
Agency flood risk manager Pete Fox said Lancashire and West Yorkshire were worst affected by the flooding.	Agency flood risk manager Pete Fox said Lancashire and West Yorkshire were worst affected by the flooding.
"A small number of people have been evacuated but, by and large, we issue warnings with enough time for people to protect their properties, move upstairs and hopefully minimise the damage," he told BBC Breakfast.	"A small number of people have been evacuated but, by and large, we issue warnings with enough time for people to protect their properties, move upstairs and hopefully minimise the damage," he told BBC Breakfast.
He said this month was set to become one of the wettest Junes on record. "Our hearts go out to people who have had flooding," he added.	He said this month was set to become one of the wettest Junes on record. "Our hearts go out to people who have had flooding," he added.
~~There are 86 flood warnings in place across northern England and 48 less severe flood alerts covering the North East, North West, the South West and Wales. SEPA has issued ~~eight~~ alerts.~~	There are 72 flood warnings in place across northern England and 49 less severe flood alerts covering the North East, North West, the South West and Wales. SEPA has issued 10 alerts.
In other news:	In other news:
Sandbags were distributed in Croston after the River Yarrow burst its banks, while Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service received more than 400 calls in 12 hours The Great North Swim in Cumbria was postponed until Sunday due to strong winds and heavy rain, and a number of roads in the county are closed Nine people were rescued from their cars after flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales Trains on the West Coast mainline between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh and Carlisle have been suspended because of flooding A benefit concert is being staged for victims of the floods that hit parts of mid Wales earlier this month, as clean-up operations continue Flash flooding hit households in Greater Manchester, where water was up to waist height in some areas Firefighters in the Wigan area helped three people and a dog from their homes by boat, while six horses and four dogs were rescued from flooded allotments in Rochdale	Sandbags were distributed in Croston after the River Yarrow burst its banks, while Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service received more than 400 calls in 12 hours The Great North Swim in Cumbria was postponed until Sunday due to strong winds and heavy rain, and a number of roads in the county are closed Nine people were rescued from their cars after flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales Trains on the West Coast mainline between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh and Carlisle have been suspended because of flooding A benefit concert is being staged for victims of the floods that hit parts of mid Wales earlier this month, as clean-up operations continue Flash flooding hit households in Greater Manchester, where water was up to waist height in some areas Firefighters in the Wigan area helped three people and a dog from their homes by boat, while six horses and four dogs were rescued from flooded allotments in Rochdale
In Croston, Andrew Edmundsen, landlord of the local Black Horse pub, said: "At the moment we are an island. All three roads that lead in are flooded. If you're in you're in, if you're out you're out."	In Croston, Andrew Edmundsen, landlord of the local Black Horse pub, said: "At the moment we are an island. All three roads that lead in are flooded. If you're in you're in, if you're out you're out."
The EA spokeswoman said there had been reports of floods across Oldham, Wigan and near the River Darwen. Evacuation centres have been set up in Darwen and Bacup.	The EA spokeswoman said there had been reports of floods across Oldham, Wigan and near the River Darwen. Evacuation centres have been set up in Darwen and Bacup.
Severe flooding also hit areas of West Yorkshire overnight, with police and firefighters rescuing 20 people in the Calderdale area using boats.	Severe flooding also hit areas of West Yorkshire overnight, with police and firefighters rescuing 20 people in the Calderdale area using boats.
Councillor Simon Young said the River Calder burst its banks at about 21:00 BST in Mytholmroyd, describing the scene as "devastating".	Councillor Simon Young said the River Calder burst its banks at about 21:00 BST in Mytholmroyd, describing the scene as "devastating".
The deluge also saw residents of a care home in Todmorden moved to the top floor of the building.	The deluge also saw residents of a care home in Todmorden moved to the top floor of the building.
'More rain'	'More rain'
Flooding disrupted a number of train services in the north of England, with buses being used as replacement transport in some instances, according to National Rail.	Flooding disrupted a number of train services in the north of England, with buses being used as replacement transport in some instances, according to National Rail.
People have been warned to stay away from fast-flowing, swollen rivers, and not to drive through flood water.	People have been warned to stay away from fast-flowing, swollen rivers, and not to drive through flood water.
"With further rain expected later today we would urge public to remain vigilant and sign up to Environment Agency flood warnings," an EA spokesman said.	"With further rain expected later today we would urge public to remain vigilant and sign up to Environment Agency flood warnings," an EA spokesman said.
The Met Office has severe weather warnings in place for north-west England, the West Midlands, Strathclyde, south-west Scotland, Lothian Borders, Central, Tayside and Fife, East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber and Northern Ireland.	The Met Office has severe weather warnings in place for north-west England, the West Midlands, Strathclyde, south-west Scotland, Lothian Borders, Central, Tayside and Fife, East Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber and Northern Ireland.
Forecasters said rain was now easing away from the North West, but more is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland later.	Forecasters said rain was now easing away from the North West, but more is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland later.
Festival-goers on the Isle of Wight are seeing a brighter day after heavy rain on Thursday and Friday left thousands stranded in their cars and unable to get into Seaclose Park.	Festival-goers on the Isle of Wight are seeing a brighter day after heavy rain on Thursday and Friday left thousands stranded in their cars and unable to get into Seaclose Park.

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