LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

UK pounded by storm

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

27 Feb 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:14

Description

Work is starting tonight to repair the sea defences at Towyn, North Wales, where flood waters have forced 2,000 people to flee from their homes. Colwyn Bay Borough Council’s Technical Director, Neville Gough comments on the project, whilst Assistant Chief Constable John Owen praises everyone who has helped and says the vulnerable are the first to be evacuated. Welsh Secretary, Peter Walker promises cash aid for damaged coastal towns. Paul Mewies reports; female interviewer not identified. Broadcast on Marcher Sound.

Contributors

Peter Walker; Marcher Sound; Paul Mewies; Neville Gough; John Owen

Keywords

Weather; Emergency services; Storms; Damage; Great Britain; Flood damage; Wales; Natural disasters; Evacuation; Towyn

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