Father tried to rescue missing toddler who fell into river

Severe flood warning issued near Leicestershire caravan park

The Environment Agency has a severe flood warning – indicating a “danger to life” – in place for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Man wakeboards through floods in Leicestershire

Amidst the chaos of flooding in Leicestershire, this man turned the deluge into an unexpected opportunity for fun. Using an off-road vehicle as a tow, he transformed the torrents into a wakeboarding arena, showcasing his resilience and flair in the face of nature. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn