Getting creative in a crisispublished at 00:02 British Summer Time 6 August 2019
Residents have been placing signs around Whaley Bridge to thank emergency services for their efforts.
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Read MoreWhaley Bridge resident tried to return homepublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Press AssociationOne Whaley Bridge resident said she tried to return to her home after being evacuated but was not allowed back in, because if the dam did go, she would be "completely trapped".
Nelly Hill, an 18-year-old student, said: "I had to leave on Friday and I wasn't allowed back in yesterday morning when I wanted to go home.
"My house is not in the danger zone so I'm not in any immediate trouble, but I'm still having to stay with family in nearby Chinley."
Image source, Getty ImagesMiss Hill added: "It had been suggested to us that we should probably leave, mainly because if the dam did go then we would be completely trapped.
"Yesterday we parked between Chapel(-en-le-Frith) and Whaley and walked up over the fields that back on to my house so that I could get some clean clothes and supplies without being refused entry.
"It's been a pretty stressful week."
Further inspections tomorrow, MP sayspublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Press AssociationAddressing the same meeting, Labour MP for High Peak Ruth George said it was hoped inspections would be able to take place on Tuesday as water continued to be drained from the reservoir.
She said: "I think they have dropped it about four metres now, which is really good to see, but they want it to go down another four metres.
"They are aiming, if all goes well and if we don't get any rain, that some time tomorrow afternoon or evening that they might get to that level that they can inspect and then a decision will be made."
Image source, AFP/Getty ImagesCommissioner 'understands' disruption to residentspublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Press AssociationDerbyshire's police and crime commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, acknowledged locals had faced a "big disruption" in being evacuated from their homes.
Speaking to up to 100 people packed into the Taxal and Fernilee Primary School earlier, he said: "It's a big disruption for you all and I understand that, the emergency authorities understand that and we want to get back to normality as quickly as possible, but please bear with us because the number one priority is life and threat to life.
"We want to make sure we protect the properties of everybody.
"There is a minority number of people not wanting to leave their properties and they are taking their lives into their own hands."
Image source, PA Media'These guys are good, they’ve got this'published at 17:49 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Keith Doyle
BBC reporterThe quiet rural field at the edge of the Toddbrook Reservoir is now at the centre of a massive engineering operation.
In it 10 high-volume pumps are in a line along a hastily constructed road. Fire crews move through them filling the diesel tanks to keep them running constantly.
In the water there are another 12 pumps submerged. Every so often, as the water levels drop, they have to be turned off and moved back into the water.
Locals have moved cars and livestock and allowed the emergency services to break down walls and fences to get access.
They say any inconvenience they are experiencing is nothing compared to what the evacuated residents from the other side of the dam are going through. In the meantime, they are supplying food and drinks to workers and the media who are reporting every part of this huge operation, from the safe side of the reservoir.
While this emergency is not over, there is a feeling among the emergency services and the locals that have come to watch the operation that the critical dangerous stage has passed.
One local said to me: "These guys are good, they’ve got this!"
Pumping at flood-risk reservoir 'to take two days'published at 17:43 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
The water level is down but needs to drop further before Whaley Bridge residents can go home.
Read MoreWhaley Bridge road closure maps publishedpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Samantha Fisher
BBC News OnlineTwo maps have been released outlining the road closures in place around the Whaley Bridge area, and a diversion map for lorries.
James Biddlestone, from Derbyshire County Council, said: “We acknowledge that the extent of the diversion is large and complex and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause local residents and businesses, and those from further afield."
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceHe added: "Due to the scale of the diversion, we have not been able to resource ensuring it is a signed route.
"As such, we would ask members of the public to rely on their local knowledge of the area to navigate."
Image source, Derbyshire PoliceDrone footage shows new roadpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsDrone footage from Derbyshire Police has shown repair work as it continues.
A new ad-hoc road and bridge have been built to provide access to the reservoir.
Former MP reflects on previous summerpublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsWhat a difference a year makes - last August Toddbrook Reservoir was nearly empty, as these pictures from former MP Edwina Currie, who lives in Whaley Bridge, show.
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End of twitter postCouple evacuated days before weddingpublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsCarly Lomas and Dan Turner were evacuated on Thursday but managed to collect all the items they needed for their big day before leaving.
"It was the most frantic 15 minutes of my life," said Mr Turner.
He said in that time, he rescued their pets along with all their outfits and decorations they need for the wedding on Saturday.
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Read MoreCouple evacuated days before weddingpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Carly Lomas and Dan Turner were told to leave their home in Whaley Bridge over fears the dam would burst.
Read MoreWhaley Bridge's new road in drone footagepublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Derbyshire Police have released aerial shots over the Toddbrook Reservoir as work to repair the dam continues.
Read MoreResident gives 'heartfelt thanks' to workerspublished at 16:43 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsWe've had this message from Simon Cheadle, who is very grateful for all the work that is being done by the emergency services and rescue teams.
He's currently staying with family in Stockport.
As a resident who has been evacuated I want to offer my heartfelt thanks and admiration to all who have worked so hard over the last five days to save our houses and village.
Hopefully within the next few days we will be returning home, I dread to think where we might have been without your dedication and skill."
Simon Cheadle
'We just love to help' says Thai restaurantpublished at 15:18 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThere have been even more donations of hot food to emergency crews within the reservoir cordon.
Anonglak Somsrimee who runs the Simply Thai restaurant in Buxton, Derbyshire, said in Thailand it is a tradition to take food to those helping during an emergency.
Image source, Buxton Mountain Rescue Team"We just love to help," she said. "In Thailand it is normal for us to go and give them food.
"It's to show we appreciate what they have done for us."
She said the Buxton Mountain Rescue Team were particularly close to their heart as they had sent equipment to be used in the rescue of 12 boys from a Thai cave last year.
Reservoir levels down to 46%published at 15:08 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsLatest figures from the Canal and River Trust have shown the Toddbrook Reservoir is now at 46% of its holding capacity, external, with the water level down by 5.7 metres (19ft).
Image source, Canal and River TrustThe trust said there are sufficient pumps on site to help mitigate against forecast rainfall this afternoon and tomorrow.
'Business as usual' for Whaley Bridge accountantspublished at 14:53 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA Whaley Bridge accountancy firm has set up shop at its sister company's office after a mad dash to collect equipment.
Staff at Chronicle Accountants are working from MTD's office in nearby Poynton after staff ran in to collect computers when police allowed people into the evacuated zone to grab essentials.
MTD's managing director, Glenn Leathley, said: "We had 15 minutes to get in, get our stuff and get out.
"We managed to pick up some computers and we've got four people who usually work in Whaley Bridge squeezed into our Poynton office.
"It's business as usual, as much as it can be.
"All of our records and books are still in Whaley Bridge, but we're doing OK."
Image source, Glenn LeathleyCharity keeps emergency crews fedpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 5 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsVolunteers from the Rapid Relief Team charity have been taking food and drinks to firefighters, police officers and military personnel.
Many have worked extra hours to pump water out of the Toddbrook Reservoir, take in sandbags and keep watch at the evacuation zone.
Bruno Beech, Manchester team leader, said they have delivered more than 2,500 meals and will be on site "for as long as we are needed".
Image source, Rapid Relief Team
Image source, Rapid Relief Team