RESIDENTS at Hartrigg Oaks in New Earswick are celebrating after claiming victory in a long-standing battle over flooding.

Floodwater from the River Ouse in York was branded "disgusting filth" after lab tests conducted by Round Our Way revealed 'elevated' contamination levels.

Businesses were surrounded by floodwater after York's River Ouse burst its banks this week. A flood warning was issued for riverside properties as levels remained high following recent heavy rainfall.

The worst of the problems caused by flooding across the UK appear to have passed ... The River Ouse in York peaked at 5m above its normal level, but that was just below flood defences.

More than 120 flood warnings are still in place across the UK on Tuesday after Storm Bert ... further 115 flood warnings across England, from York to Bournemouth, where floods are present or ...

“A quieter spell of weather is expected to arrive from Thursday, as a ridge of high pressure crosses the UK bringing a drier, brighter and less windy day for all.” Water and flooding minister ...

A growing number of extreme storms and heavy rainfall means more money is needed for flood defense, the UK government said.

Earlier this week (February 4th 2025), the Government announced a record two-year investment of £2.65 billion to build and maintain up to 1,000 flood defences, totalling protection for 66,500 ...

Flash flooding is ravaging the nation as cars are ... and from both Liverpool and Manchester to Huddersfield, Leeds and York are also not in operation, according to the outlet.

Travel has been severely impacted across the UK. Storm Herminia has unleashed chaos across the UK, bringing severe flooding and disrupting travel, particularly in the southern regions, days after ...