Dozens of flood-hit Hampshire households have claimed grants from Winchester City Council.

So far 39 grants, totalling £98,000, have been awarded to ease hardship for people affected by the deluge last January.

The flooding badly affected villages including Hambledon, Littleton, Kings Worthy and Bramdean.

The money has been awarded under the Government’s Flooding Repair and Renewal Grant scheme managed by the city council.

Sixty-five applications have been received and only two have been rejected. Most have gone to homes rather than businesses.