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Maidenhead flooding: Gardens become lakes amid worries homes will be uninsurable

One Maidenhead resident had to resort to using a paddleboard to get around his garden, while others fear their homes will become uninsurable as flooding continues in the area.

There are four flood warnings in place in Maidenhead, which could increase – and this has led to residents feeling uncertain about what to expect.

Vanisha Kneafsey,

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