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Flood fears ease as rivers fall
Newark cricket ground flooded
Incidents of flooding have been limited, officials have said
Flooding fears in Nottinghamshire have eased despite wet weather.

Several Flood Warnings for the River Trent have been downgraded leaving just three at Cavendish Bridge, Sawley Marina and Trent lock.

Homeowners in the Newark area, which saw some localised flooding on Friday, have been given the all clear.

But the Environment Agency has warned that with the ground saturated and more rain on the way people should listen out for updates.



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