Printers are thanking the fact that most of them are situated out of towns, in the light of the on-going storms and flood warnings.


In Bewdley where the town centre was under water, DTP Services survived unscathed, being situated on the Birmingham side of the river Stour.


"Its fortunate that we are on this side of the river as deliveries and supplies have not been a problem so far," said joint partner of DTP Services, Peter Smith.


The River Ouse in York rose 15 feet above its normal levels, cutting off the city centre.


JW Bullivant & Sons could actually see the waters rising whilst they were working.


"We are situated between the city centre and the Archbishop of Yorks Palace, and can see the flood waters quite clearly," said employee Trevor Henderson.


"Pickering was cut-off completely at the beginning of the week, but the situation has improved now," Henderson said.


Flood warnings were issued for the River Darwen in Lancashire, an area containing both printers and a paper mill.


Owner of Darwen Press, Harry Farnworth said: "Earlier in the week we actually had snow, which bought everything to a standstill.


"Now a further 12 hours rain has been forecast to add to the situation," Farnworth said.


Story by Andy Scott