Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 8 Jan 2016

1. Homes evacuated as more floods hit Scotland

At least 56 homes in Aberdeenshire have been evacuated after the river Don last night burst its banks. The floods came after heavy rains hit the east of Scotland. Two severe flood warnings, meaning danger to life, have been issued. The rail line between Aberdeen and Dundee is closed and Aberdeen Airport's runway needs repairs.

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