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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
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