Clear action to tackle Leicestershire's worst-hit flooded areas is "desperately needed” according to one council leader.

After a weekend of seemingly non-stop drizzle, there are dozens of flood alerts in place across Leicestershire on Monday ...

The damage led to Environment Secretary Steve Reed coming to Quorn - one of the many areas devastated by the floods - on Thursday afternoon (January 9). Mr Reed met with Environment Agency teams ...

It added flooding needed "propelling to the top of the agenda". Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Quorn in Leicestershire on Thursday to see the impact of flooding and meet Environment ...

In nearby Quorn, businesses have shut as the main high ... who owns a hair salon and restaurant, hasn't suffered flooding, but said he's had to close up and cancel all Tuesday's reservations ...

Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited nearby Quorn on Thursday to see the impact of flooding and reiterate that the government would be investing £2.4 billion over two years for flood defences.

Image caption, The trenches remained at the site days after the land was flooded Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited nearby Quorn on Thursday to see the impact of flooding and reiterate that ...

Thirteen areas of Leicestershire are set to be better protected from floods after a "record" £2.65 billion package of funding ...