In Braunton, homes and shops were flooded when the River Caen burst its banks overnight.

BBC: Braunton 'cut off' by flood water as rain hits Devon

Devon County Council had proposed restrictions in Honiton, Kingsbridge, Okehampton, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Dartmouth, Braunton, Tavistock, Lynton and Lynmouth.

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In North Devon, parts of Braunton have effectively been cut off and two severe flood warnings are in place.

BBC: Braunton 'cut off' by flood water as rain hits Devon

More solutions are needed to prevent future flooding of the north Devon village of Braunton, the council and local businesses say.

BBC: Braunton 'needs more flooding solutions'

Chairman of Braunton Parish Council Liz Spear said newly-built flood defences were overwhelmed by the volume of water that hit the town.

BBC: Braunton 'cut off' by flood water as rain hits Devon

Mrs Spear, who has lived in Braunton for 45 years, added that there was a river running through the centre of the town.

BBC: Braunton 'cut off' by flood water as rain hits Devon

Previously, Reid, of Braunton Road, Barnstaple, was jailed for four months, suspended for two years and ordered to do 150 hours unpaid community work in October 2011.

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