Commuter rail strike talks resume as London braces for another disrupted week
Unions and operators return to the table after a weekend of cancelled services across the South East.
Storm flooding leaves Yorkshire towns clearing silt and counting costs
Residents describe a night of rising water and a morning of mutual aid.
After a night of intense rainfall, several Yorkshire towns woke to flooded ground floors, disrupted rail links and schools closed for cleaning.
Environment Agency teams checked defences while volunteers ferried sandbags and hot drinks. Insurers advised policyholders to photograph damage before discarding sodden belongings.
Longer view
Local MPs renewed calls for faster culvert upgrades. Meteorologists said saturated ground means even moderate follow-on rain could cause fresh alerts.
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