Unprepared for the deluge -
A review's found Britain wasn't ready to deal with last summer's floods.
That's the conclusion of an independent report into the onslaught which left thousands homeless.
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Police have discovered a body in a house in the city.
The discovery was made at an address in Queens Road yesterday afternoon.
It's thought the man's death was drug related.
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A park in Peacehaven was the scene for a planned brawl on Friday night.
That's the suspicion of Sussex police after scores of kids from rival schools met up.
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It's reported a British tourist's died after a suspected outbreak of salmonella at an Italian hotel.
The Foreign Office says sixteen people are being treated in hospital.
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A 69 year barrister from Brighton's to sue the Home Office.
She claims they sacked her for being to old.
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Andy Murray's through to the second round of Wimbledon, where he'll face Belgium's Xavier Malisse.
The British number one opened his SW19 campaign with a straight sets win over veteran Frenchman Fabrice Santoro.
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Sylvia and Mohamed will face the boot from Big Brother after receiving the most nominations.
Normal service should resume on Friday after last week's eviction was cancelled.
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And McFly have announced they're giving away their new album for free.
The pop band - who recently split from their record company - have decided to release the new record in the Mail on Sunday.
They follow in the footsteps of Prince who did the same thing last year.
Wednesday headlines
Posted June 25th, 2008 by louise