Britain’s deluge-stricken communities are facing another day of chaos today as they await the painfully slow fall of the floodwaters.

The lack of clean water in flood-stricken areas raised growing concerns today about sanitation and health.

Liz Hurley was married yesterday in a private civil ceremony at a Gloucestershire castle, it was confirmed today.

An investigation has been launched after posters carrying messages allegedly offensive to retained firefighters were found attached to a fire station.