Summary

  • Updates on Friday, 13 January 2017

  • Seventeen severe flood warnings are in place along the East Anglian coast

  • About 4,500 people thought to have evacuated their homes in Great Yarmouth - but many others refused to leave

  • About 200 troops were sent to Great Yarmouth to help with evacuation plans

  • High water has peaked in the town and Lowestoft with 'no significant issues'

  • Environment Agency says a change in wind direction averted possible flooding

  • Great Yarmouth Borough Council leader: "I don't believe we over-reacted"

  • Homes in Jaywick, near Clacton, are evacuated - but sea wall is not breached

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  7. Council agrees deal to help leisure centres openpublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 5 August 2020

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  10. Two teens deny Harlow Town footballer murderpublished at 13:58 British Summer Time 5 August 2020

    Francois KablanImage source, Met Police

    Two youths have denied murdering a footballer during the lockdown in Southwark.

    Francois Kablan, 19, from Bermondsey, was allegedly attacked in the street, following a confrontation with two males armed with weapons, including a Samurai sword.

    The victim, who played for Harlow Town reserves, was pronounced dead at the scene on a residential estate in Great Dover Street on 13 May.

    This morning, a 17-year-old appeared in the dock of the Old Bailey and pleaded not guilty to murder.

    His 15-year-old co-defendant denied the same charge via video-link from HMP Cookham Wood.

    Judge Mark Lucraft QC set a provisional three-week trial for 4 January.

    He said it was the earliest date that could be accommodated at the Old Bailey.

    The judge also fixed a further hearing for 16 September.

    Members of Mr Kablan's family sat in court for the hearing, which was partially held virtually.

    The defendants were remanded into custody.

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