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    House prices or sea levels, which is rising faster?

    Some of the most expensive property in the UK is given way to the waves.

    They'll be on the news tomorrow, house prices increase another 12% before the tide reaches the bedroom window.



    BBC News - Coastal communities in Devon and Cornwall flooded

    Coastal communities in Devon and Cornwall flooded

    3 February 2014 Last updated at 09:36
    SalcombeHigh tide overwhelmed the waterfront at Salcombe in south Devon
    Coastal communities have been left flooded in Devon and Cornwall after being hit by dangerously strong winds, large waves and a high tide.

    The Environment Agency earlier warned of extreme danger on the coast and issued a severe flood warning.

    Looe, Fowey, Newlyn, Porthleven, Mevagissey, Devonport in Plymouth and Kingsbridge are among places flooded.

    The agency said beaches, promenades, roads and footpaths would be extremely dangerous.

    Geoff Penhaligon, harbourmaster in Looe, said: "There is lots of water in the main street and behind the market it is too deep for a car.

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    Water is just pouring from the sea into the main street."

    'Incredibly rough'
    Dale Clark, harbourmaster on the Isles of Scilly, said there had been minor flooding of some properties.

    BBC reporter Johnny O'Shea said the sea off Penzance was "incredibly rough, crashing along the sea wall".

    Geoff Brown, Cornwall Council's portfolio holder for homes and communities, said: "There's been flooding in Mevagissey, the main road in Fowey and the seafront is closed in Penzance because of the concern of debris being thrown by waves on to the road.

    "High water has now passed, so we're hoping the water will recede shortly.

    "Clearly there's a severe amount of coastal damage and we need a clear weather window to start repairs."

    Waves crashing over Teignmouth seafrontWaves have been crashing over Teignmouth seafront in Devon
    Flooding in LooeOnly the pilings show where East Looe Quay ends and the river begins
    LooeThe main street in Looe has been flooded
    Large waves in Falmouth BayLarge waves are battering the South West coast, including in Falmouth Bay
    Flooding in CalstockFlooding has been reported across Cornwall, including in Calstock
    Flooding in Kingsbridge Roads have also been flooded in Kingsbridge in Devon
    In Devon, flooding has been reported in Kingsbridge.

    Only one Torpoint Ferry - which connects Devon and Cornwall - is in service because of severe flooding at Devonport, Plymouth.

    First Great Western tweeted that trains were suspended between Penzance and St Erth due to flooding.

    The Environment Agency warned of particular problems at Stonehouse and Plympton in Devon and Lamorna, Penzance, Porthleven, Mullion, Pentewan, Seaton and Kingsand in Cornwall.

    On Saturday, six fishermen were rescued after their boat foundered in "treacherous" conditions off the north Cornish coast.

    An RNAS Culdrose helicopter winched five of the crew from the sea, while the sixth was rescued by lifeboat.
    "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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