Flood defences

The money from the Environment Agency will be used to protect homes in Dorset and Hampshire.

The Environment Agency says funding 70 flood schemes will help protect 27,000 homes and businesses.

It is hoped the work will slow water-flow during floods, and see trees planted and ponds restored.

The nature-focused scheme involves planting 40,000 trees and restoring historic waterways.

The animals are being forced to cross a dangerous road as other routes are blocked.

The sand will be placed along the coast between Snettisham and Hunstanton.

Waves spilled over West Kirby's sea wall during a storm but the council says it "worked as intended".

Material routinely dredged at Felixstowe Port will be recycled to protect communities from flooding.