Whaley Bridge

Police Chief Says She Faced Sexist And Homophobic Online Abuse Over Hairstyle

Rachel Swann quit Twitter after TV appearances when managing the Whaley Bridge dam collapse.
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7 Brilliantly British Unsung Heroes Of The Whaley Bridge Dam Saga

Not all heroes fly a Chinook.
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Whaley Bridge Residents Told It's Safe To Return To Their Homes

Over 1,500 residents were ordered to leave the Derbyshire town last week.
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Whaley Bridge Remains Deserted As Most Residents Await To Return Home

Some residents of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire were allowed to go back to their homes on Wednesday, but most are still awaiting a green light from the authorities. Over 1,500 residents were evacuated last week after Toddbrook dam was damaged by flash floods. The RAF has been assisting with efforts to reinforce the dam and stem the flow of water going into the reservoir.
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Some Residents Can Begin Returning To Whaley Bridge Five Days After Evacuation

More than 1,500 people have been evacuated from the Derbyshire town since Thursday – and hundreds are still unable to access their homes.
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Residents Risking Lives By Refusing To Leave Whaley Bridge, Warn Police

Some evacuated people have gone back to their homes despite a very high threat to life.
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'Very Real Threat' Of Damaged Dam Bursting As Thunderstorms Approach Whaley Bridge

Forecasters warned of the potential for up to 40mm of rain to fall in just an hour or two on Sunday afternoon.
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More Bad Weather Threatens Operation To Save Damaged Dam And Town Of Whaley Bridge

The situation in Derbyshire remains at a “critical level”.
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Derbyshire Dam At 'Critical Level' - Everything We Know About The Race To Save Whaley Bridge

Speaking from the site, Boris Johnson said it looked "dodgy but stable".
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People Are Posting Eerie Pics Of Whaley Bridge's Deserted Streets After Flood Evacuation

“Everything beyond this cordon is classed as the red zone.”
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