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Army deployed over Christmas flooding fears
The Army has been deployed to help protect flood-hit areas of Cumbria on Christmas Day amid fears of more heavy rain.
The Government's emergency Cobra committee held a meeting today as people started putting out sandbags in preparation.
Up to six inches of rain is expected in Cumbria - which has already suffered the wettest December since records began in 1910.
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Soldier: Helping flood victims is just part of our job
Soldiers helping flood victims in Cumbria on Christmas Day have said it is just part of their job.
One told ITV News: "Normally we spend Christmas at home with our own families.
"This year, we are helping other people, helping them get back on their feet. It's just one of those, isn't it."
A reminder of the #FloodAware helpline
As Cumbria prepares itself for more flooding on Christmas Day, the Environment Agency has reminded residents of its helpline number.
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Troops chat to residents as more flooding looms
Environment Agency chief monitoring flood risk
James Bevan, the chief executive of the Environment Agency, tweets:
Army arrive to step up Cumbria flood preparation
The Army has arrived in Cumbria to help start putting up sandbags and flood defences in preparation for further flooding.
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Emergency Cobra meeting amid more weather warnings
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Emergency Cobra meeting amid more weather warnings
The Government's emergency Cobra committee will meet on Christmas Day amid fears fresh flooding misery is ahead.