Too wet for water biscuits as Carr's pauses production

Recent flooding shut brick ovens at United Biscuits plant in Carlisle used to toast fabled cracker with McVitie's ginger nuts and custard creams also hit

A shortage of some of Britain's best-loved biscuits is looming after flooding hit production at a Carlisle factory.

The flood damage has halted production of Carr's water biscuits. A variety of other favourite names usually produced at the site have also been hit, including McVitie's ginger nuts, Crawford's custard creams and Crawford's shortcake.