Residents are returning to the flood hit town in UK

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Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by earthman in Current issue

Many of the home and business owners in Cumbria, one of the towns worst hit by recent flooding in UK, have been allowed to return by police. All properties in Cockermouth are being checked by engineers before people can enter and elsewhere in Cumbria at least 25 roads and 16 bridges remain closed. Authorities say it will take years to recover from the damage.
Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8373937.stm