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Older and disabled people trapped in homes as rescuers battle harsh conditions in Emilia-Romagna region

Events in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region this week have rightly resulted in the cancellation of the Grand Prix at Imola. At the point the decision was taken, it was entirely feasible that the race could have taken place, but the importance of saving lives – and livelihoods – in the…

The American singer is due to take the stage in Ferrara on Thursday (18 May)

Rescue crews are working to reach towns and villages in northern Italy that were cut off from highways, electricity and cell phone service following heavy rains and flooding

The Dutch rookie has also thanked people who helped him along the way – including a member of the McLaren team - as Italy's Emilia Romagna region has been impacted by heavy rainfall causing people to be evacuated from their homes.

Cesena (Italy) (AFP) - Authorities in Ravenna issued an immediate evacuation order Thursday for three villages threatened by floods after heavy rains left nine people dead across northeastern Italy.

The woman, who remains anonymous, told how her new hubby's mum was house-sitting while the couple were holidaying in Italy.

‘If it rains any more, the situation will be tragic,’ Mercato Seraceno Mayor Monica Rossi warned

Cesena (Italy) (AFP) - At least nine people died in Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region as heavy rains flooded rivers and submerged entire neighbourhoods and farmland Wednesday, prompting the cancellation of this weekend's Imola Grand Prix.