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England floods: Problems spread as threatened hospital spared	England floods: Problems spread as threatened hospital spared
2012-11-26 18:25:04 UTC	2012-11-26 19:00:03 UTC (35 minutes later)
~~Flood warnings are in place across ~~the~~ ~~whole~~ of England as severe weather problems move north.~~	Flood warnings are in place across England as severe weather problems move north.
There are currently 185 flood warnings in place, the majority in the Midlands, as well as more than 260 flood alerts, the Environment Agency says.	There are currently 185 flood warnings in place, the majority in the Midlands, as well as more than 260 flood alerts, the Environment Agency says.
A major operation to save a hospital in North Yorkshire from being flooded has now been scaled down.	A major operation to save a hospital in North Yorkshire from being flooded has now been scaled down.
High volume pumps were deployed at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, as a nearby beck threatened it.	High volume pumps were deployed at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton, as a nearby beck threatened it.
Fire crews were called to control water levels at the hospital and safeguard vital services such as electrical systems and heating equipment.	Fire crews were called to control water levels at the hospital and safeguard vital services such as electrical systems and heating equipment.
The hospital car park was flooded and there were drainage issues in three theatres. The occupational therapy department also had to close.	The hospital car park was flooded and there were drainage issues in three theatres. The occupational therapy department also had to close.
However, after cancelling all elective surgery, hospital bosses said normal services would resume on Tuesday.	However, after cancelling all elective surgery, hospital bosses said normal services would resume on Tuesday.
Peter Hudson, from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We think we have cracked it now and we've left one pump at the location to just ensure we remain on top of it."	Peter Hudson, from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We think we have cracked it now and we've left one pump at the location to just ensure we remain on top of it."
~~Woman~~ ~~killed~~	Trapped mother
Forecasters have warned the rain is likely to remain until Tuesday night.	Forecasters have warned the rain is likely to remain until Tuesday night.
The storms have caused devastation across large swathes of the country.	The storms have caused devastation across large swathes of the country.
A woman and her three-year-old child were rescued from their car in Woodley, in Berkshire, after it became stuck in flood water.	A woman and her three-year-old child were rescued from their car in Woodley, in Berkshire, after it became stuck in flood water.
	Firefighters believe the mother attempted to drive through the flood waters, then realised they were deeper than expected.
	Caversham Road station commander Jess James said: "She was quite frightened as the water levels rose quite quickly."
In Newcastle, Exhibition Park was sealed off after it was flooded and the Newburn area of the city, which saw a block of flats demolished following floods in September, was hit again.	In Newcastle, Exhibition Park was sealed off after it was flooded and the Newburn area of the city, which saw a block of flats demolished following floods in September, was hit again.
Breakdown services reported surges in flood-related callouts as roads were closed because of standing water.	Breakdown services reported surges in flood-related callouts as roads were closed because of standing water.
Rail disruption	Rail disruption
Some residents in villages in the Tewkesbury area of Gloucestershire who were cut off by flood water, had to decide whether to be rescued or not.	Some residents in villages in the Tewkesbury area of Gloucestershire who were cut off by flood water, had to decide whether to be rescued or not.
Deputy chief fire officer Geoff Sallis said people had been given the option of being brought "into safer areas" but most were choosing to stay at home.	Deputy chief fire officer Geoff Sallis said people had been given the option of being brought "into safer areas" but most were choosing to stay at home.
The borough council has opened a rest centre at its council offices in case properties in Tewkesbury, Maisemore and Sandhurst, where river levels have not yet peaked, have to be evacuated.	The borough council has opened a rest centre at its council offices in case properties in Tewkesbury, Maisemore and Sandhurst, where river levels have not yet peaked, have to be evacuated.
Nottinghamshire County Council moved 25 residents at Hazelford Ferry Care Home in Bleasby to alternative care homes because of the high risk of flooding in the area.	Nottinghamshire County Council moved 25 residents at Hazelford Ferry Care Home in Bleasby to alternative care homes because of the high risk of flooding in the area.
Homes in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, were protected by a flood barrier around the village.	Homes in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset, were protected by a flood barrier around the village.
Resident Holly White said: "The road has turned to a river and the village green is a lake.	Resident Holly White said: "The road has turned to a river and the village green is a lake.
"Our main concern would be if the flood barrier doesn't hold - we don't need any more rain."	"Our main concern would be if the flood barrier doesn't hold - we don't need any more rain."
The Association of Train Operating Companies said 20% of trains were delayed because of the weather across Britain.	The Association of Train Operating Companies said 20% of trains were delayed because of the weather across Britain.
~~Train~~ ~~services~~ ~~have~~ ~~been~~ ~~hit~~ by a ~~landslide~~ at ~~Dawlish,~~ in ~~Devon,~~ and by ~~flooding~~ at ~~Church~~ ~~Stretton~~ in ~~Shropshire.~~	The East Coast route between London and Edinburgh was fully open, but with trains running at reduced speed in some locations where flood waters affected track and signals.
John Baker, from Network Rail, said it could be mid-week before services improved.	John Baker, from Network Rail, said it could be mid-week before services improved.
He said: "We are struggling to get routes back up and running."	He said: "We are struggling to get routes back up and running."
Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, said he felt "desperately sorry" for people in a Worcestershire village whose homes flooded when a flood defence project failed.	Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, said he felt "desperately sorry" for people in a Worcestershire village whose homes flooded when a flood defence project failed.
Residents of Kempsey had hoped a £1.5m scheme would protect their homes, but it broke down due to an electrical problem.	Residents of Kempsey had hoped a £1.5m scheme would protect their homes, but it broke down due to an electrical problem.
During a visit to the Cowley Bridge area of Devon, Mr Paterson also offered his sympathies to those caught up in the flooding, while praising the emergency services for their "tremendous unison" over the past few days.	During a visit to the Cowley Bridge area of Devon, Mr Paterson also offered his sympathies to those caught up in the flooding, while praising the emergency services for their "tremendous unison" over the past few days.
He said: "We have had some real tragedies over the past few days and, honestly, these are avoidable if people would pay real attention to the information we are giving out."	He said: "We have had some real tragedies over the past few days and, honestly, these are avoidable if people would pay real attention to the information we are giving out."
In developments around England:	In developments around England:
A number of roads in County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Gloucestershire and Derbyshire remain shut National Rail said the lines would remain closed between Exeter St Davids, Tiverton Parkway and Yeovil Junction Horse racing has been cancelled at Southwell in Nottinghamshire and Wetherby, in West Yorkshire Animals including Chihuahuas were rescued by boat from a flooded farm and house at Pidsbury in Somerset Flood water has closed several A roads in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and flood barriers are up on Worcester's Hylton Road People who had to leave their homes at Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire last Thursday are still in temporary accommodation In Warwickshire, Kingsbury Water has been shut after it became flooded Some schools were closed in the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Leicestershire and Devon In Staffordshire, fire crews were called to the Rugeley bypass, where the river burst its bank and 20 sheep were stuck in flood water	A number of roads in County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Gloucestershire and Derbyshire remain shut National Rail said the lines would remain closed between Exeter St Davids, Tiverton Parkway and Yeovil Junction Horse racing has been cancelled at Southwell in Nottinghamshire and Wetherby, in West Yorkshire Animals including Chihuahuas were rescued by boat from a flooded farm and house at Pidsbury in Somerset Flood water has closed several A roads in Herefordshire and Worcestershire and flood barriers are up on Worcester's Hylton Road People who had to leave their homes at Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire last Thursday are still in temporary accommodation In Warwickshire, Kingsbury Water has been shut after it became flooded Some schools were closed in the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Leicestershire and Devon In Staffordshire, fire crews were called to the Rugeley bypass, where the river burst its bank and 20 sheep were stuck in flood water
In other parts of England, residents were beginning to clean up their homes, including in Cornwall where more than 100 properties were flooded.	In other parts of England, residents were beginning to clean up their homes, including in Cornwall where more than 100 properties were flooded.
A clear-up is also being started in the Wiltshire town of Malmesbury, where part of the High Street was cut off by waist-deep water.	A clear-up is also being started in the Wiltshire town of Malmesbury, where part of the High Street was cut off by waist-deep water.
Chris Fawkes, from the BBC Weather Centre, said there had been about 60mm (2.5in) of rain in south-west England over the weekend.	Chris Fawkes, from the BBC Weather Centre, said there had been about 60mm (2.5in) of rain in south-west England over the weekend.
Up to 30mm of rain is expected to fall in pockets of the West Country with 40mm to 50mm possible in the North.	Up to 30mm of rain is expected to fall in pockets of the West Country with 40mm to 50mm possible in the North.
The Environment Agency has warned that 170 houses in Oundle, in Northamptonshire, could be in danger of flooding early on Tuesday.	The Environment Agency has warned that 170 houses in Oundle, in Northamptonshire, could be in danger of flooding early on Tuesday.
Homes are also expected to flood in areas close to the River Thames.	Homes are also expected to flood in areas close to the River Thames.

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