Emotional scenes as residents return home
All but one cordon lifted
Water levels at Toddbrook Reservoir down to 10%
Council pledges £160,000 of funding to residents and firms
About 30,000 fish removed from the reservoir
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Liz McCann and her family are patiently waiting to be told it's safe to return to their home just a few metres beyond the police cordon.
They flew back from a two-week holiday in Spain on Saturday but had to move in with friends in Buxton due to the evacuation.
Mrs McCann said: "We just want to go home. It feels like a very long time since we’ve been there.”
Duncan Leatherdale
BBC News Online
Four locals seem to have formed a baa-rricade at the media field (although they may just be using the tree to shelter from the rain).
There are sheep and a couple of beehives in the field next to the media’s one, all carrying on as normal, showing little attention to the columns of camera operators and journalists who have been traipsing through over the last few days.
It’s worth noting the generosity of the people on Reddish Lane, who have allowed their field to become an impromptu press camp.
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
There are still road closures along some roads in Whaley Bridge, and there has still been no official announcement that the 1,500 residents evacuated can go back home.
Meanwhile, it's chucking it down now.
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
It's good news for some firms in a Whaley Bridge business park, who have been able to get back into their warehouses today.
Lewis Corke, from Forgefix - which is based at the Botany Business Park off Macclesfield Road - said the road block was lifted earlier and they had made their way back.
"We have been working from our office in Hazel Grove (Stockport) so it's better to be back," he said.
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Gavin Bevis
BBC News
There's plenty of traffic coming through the town, but a resident has said they were just people cutting through to get to Disley and Macclesfield rather than townsfolk coming back early.
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Some residents have started to head home.
"We're out of the worst case scenario and that's obviously lifting a lot of people's spirits," said local Ian Simpson.
"There's a lot more smiles around town this morning whilst I was out with the dog, and more and more people are talking to one another.
"I think, as long as we can keep that communication up with those that have been displaced, and knowing that some of them can come home now - some are, some are just staying away until we get all the roads open - and then we can just start to try and rebuild."
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Derbyshire County Council has reminded people who have been affected by the evacuation at Whaley Bridge there is a crisis fund for anyone who has been left struggling financially.
An emergency cash fund of £104 each is available, external for people who qualify.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
More rain on the way, Whaley Bridge.
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Liam Barnes
BBC News
Quite a lot of people have been getting creative to thank the emergency services for their response to the Toddbrook Reservoir crisis.
Georgina Hutton is among the latest to share her personal tribute, external and said: "I'd love for all the people who worked on the dam to be able to see my gratitude."
Image source, Georgina HuttonDerbyshire Police have requested to display the painting at the joint police and fire service headquarters in Ripley.
Ms Hutton said: "It would be my absolute privilege."
Duncan Leatherdale
BBC News Online
A very nice police inspector has just let me go round to the dam. As you can see the water is very low now.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
After nearly a week of not knowing if their homes will be flooded, a councillor for Whaley Bridge has said people in the village will always have fears about Toddbrook Reservoir.
David Lomax said: "There is always going to be that fear in the back of your mind, but I suspect it's going to be one of the safest dams in the country when it's reconstructed."
He's hoping the dam will be safe enough for residents to return home this afternoon.
Amy Woodfield
BBC News
An online fundraising page has been set up to raise money for Whaley Bridge residents.
The community social media page Eh Up High Peak is hoping to raise £1,000.
It's not yet known what the money will be used for, but suggestions are being welcomed.
The page says: "We want to give something back to a community that has suffered this past week."
So far £340 has been raised.
As pumping at Toddbrook Reservoir continues, the water level is dropping even further.
Rob Taylor, from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, said this morning it's now at about 12 to 15% capacity, which will allow more work and surveying to be done.
The Environment Agency has also shared pictures from the scene.
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Alex Smith
BBC News Online
Derbyshire Police have reminded residents there is no public meeting at midday.
The force said deputy chief constable Rachel Swann (below) mentioned a meeting that is being held today as part of last night's public meeting.
However, that meeting - of the Strategic Coordinating Group - is not one the public can attend.
A spokesman added: "As soon as information from that meeting is available, this will be communicated as soon as possible."
Liam Barnes
BBC News
After a quiet few days on the tracks, Whaley Bridge commuters may be surprised to spot a train heading to the local station today.
Derbyshire Police said an empty vehicle will be used to test the tracks into the railway station to make sure the line is still in good working order.
Northern Rail confirmed the line between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield has reopened, but services to Buxton are still disrupted.
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Duncan Leatherdale
BBC News Online
A police drone is hovering over the draining reservoir.
The Derbyshire force’s drone unit was only formed in February 2018 and until last month consisted of just two officers.
Now they have 23 trained, which has enabled them to provide 24/7 coverage, including getting up close to the damaged dam to allow engineers to have a hitherto impossible look.
Anna Jameson
BBC Manchester
Here’s another note a local resident has left for the emergency services.
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
While the work has been going on to drain the Toddbrook Reservoir, there are now questions over the dam's long-term future.
Daniel Greenhalgh, from the Canal & River Trust, said they would eventually rebuild it, but it's hard to say how long it would take.
"We are very much in the emergency phase now and we are currently repairing and carrying out construction work," he told last night's meeting.
"It could take 18 months, two years, three years, who knows?"
Image source, PA MediaDuncan Leatherdale
BBC News Online
About 30,000 fish are now being removed from the reservoir as the water level continues to sink.
Image source, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue ServiceA spokeswoman for the Canal & River Trust said they are being taken out in aerated water before being re-sited elsewhere.
Sandish Shoker
BBC News
Another thank you sign has been shared with us by a police officer.
PC Jamie Ferreday spotted this drawing, posted to a road closure during a 16-hour night shift.
"It certainly made me and my colleague's night," he wrote.
"I just wanted to say how fantastic members of the public were, constantly offering refreshments and food and generally being in great spirits despite the ongoing situation."
Image source, PC Jamie Ferreday