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Boston Residents Struggle Six Months After Flooding

7/7/2025

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Six months post-flooding in Boston, Lincolnshire, life remains challenging for residents. With thirty-six homes still in disrepair after the South Forty Foot Drain overflowed, many, including Kelly Saunby, anxiously await repairs. As the Environment Agency promises enhanced flood defenses, fears about climate change loom large, leaving the community on edge.

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Story summary

Six months post-flooding in Boston, Lincolnshire, life remains challenging for residents. With thirty-six homes still in disrepair after the South Forty Foot Drain overflowed, many, including Kelly Saunby, anxiously await repairs. As the Environment Agency promises enhanced flood defenses, fears about climate change loom large, leaving the community on edge.