Summary

  • Fifth day away from home for 1,500 evacuated residents

  • Emergency services continue to drain Toddbrook Reservoir

  • Water level reduced by more than a third so far

  • Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn calls for Whaley Bridge inquiry

  • RAF commander: 'We're through worst of it'

  • Authorities 'very disappointed' some have chosen to remain in evacuation zone

  • Government considers national dam review option

Live Reporting

Nick Smith and Samantha Fisher

  1. Whaley Bridge dam latest

    Sandish Shoker
    BBC News

    As Whaley Bridge braces itself for more heavy rain and stormy weather, emergency services are continuing to drain water from Toddbrook Reservoir.

    More than a third of the reservoir's water has been been pumped out since Thursday, but forecasters say 30-40mm (1.2-1.6in) of rain may fall in two hours, later.

    We'll bring you the latest updates from the area as residents wait to hear more news.