Villagers in Norfolk in fear of a scheme to flood their land to save the coast have been told that is not the government’s intention. – Piece on BBC Look East

“The minister also visited some of the sea defences and was told about places like Happisburgh where homes are falling into the sea. On that issue he could offer no hope. “We can’t stop coastal erosion” he said. But on the Broads, his message was clear – they will be protected.