But that dream has turned to “heartbreak” because their much-loved home, where they have lived for 15 happy years, is in danger of disappearing. His is just one of the 5.2 million properties in England believed to be at risk from flooding and coastal erosion. Have your say in the comments below...(Image: PA)Worryingly, homes inland are also at risk of damage caused by climate change. In hot, dry weather, soils can get hard and the ground shrinks and cracks, causing subsidence. By 2070, almost 11%, or more than four million properties, could be impacted.

Source: Daily Mirror May 30, 2021 16:03 UTC