Flood chaos dominates papers

The front pages of many newspapers are dominated by the devastation caused by flash floods in Cornwall.

The Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Star and Daily Telegraph all lead on the storms which have caused chaos in the area.

Photographs of the torrent of water pouring through the village of Boscastle bring home the impact of the floods.

The Daily Mail and the Telegraph use the same picture on their front pages.

The Guardian and Independent report that police and crown prosecutors are studying the lyrics of four Jamaican dancehall artists.

Criminal charges

They are trying to decide whether the singers should face criminal charges for using homophobic language.

Elsewhere, Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has given an interview to the Times.

Mr Kennedy says that, instead of concentrating on trying to win Conservative-held seats, his party will target Labour-held constituencies.

He claims the Lib Dems are seen as "natural challengers" to Labour in many areas, thanks to their position on Iraq, and the state of the Tories.

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's feat in rescuing a concussed canoeist in Wales is widely reported.

Heroism

The Sun hails the Mr Prescott for his heroism and modesty.

The Independent and the Daily Mail also cover his rescue story.

Elsewhere, the big story in the Financial Times is the crisis talks between British Airways and union leaders aimed at averting a strike.

The paper says industrial action could cost BA £10m.

Finally, The Prince of Wales's Duchy of Cornwall estate is causing a stir.

The Times and the Daily Mirror say the Duchy wants to build flats in the area.