Mr McKnight was chief cook on board the ferry, which sank off the County Down coast on 31 January 1953 with the loss of 133 lives.

BBC: John McKnight - survivor

Nottinghamshire County Council moved 25 residents at Hazelford Ferry Care Home in Bleasby to alternative care homes because of the high risk of flooding in the area.

BBC: England flood warnings continue to increase

Locals launched a campaign to urge Anglesey County Council to run a market in the ferry port town following the success of twice weekly markets at Llangefni.

BBC: Street market returns to ferry town