Government backed Flood protection works begin in Corbridge -

The sight of the damage to Station Road, the rugby club and the entire south bank of the Tyne at Corbridge with storm desmond will live with us all forever. The community has slowly but surely got themselves back on track but I am really pleased with the progress made in flood prevention. Government funds have been allocated for work done to improve the situation as set out in the courant this week: http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/corbridge/Work-starts-on-15m-scheme-to-reduce-flood-threat-in-Corbridge-bd13b65e-ba1e-46fb-9db5-f3c0daa552ef-ds