York to replace Foss flood defence pumps after Boxing Day failure

Environment Agency says eight pumps capable of handling 30% more water to be installed along river as part of 13m project

The Environment Agency has said it intends to replace all water pumps around York months after the failure of one led to flooding in large swaths of the city.

Eight pumps capable of dealing with 30% more water are to be installed over the next 20 months, the agency said.