Chinook takes off to deliver aggregate to dampublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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The RAF are still working hard, picking up aggregate to take to the Toddbrook Dam as they help to secure the structure.
Chinook takes off to deliver aggregate to dampublished at 14:55 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Seal the dam like building 'a big Lego block'published at 14:47 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News OnlineRAF Wing Commander Gary lane has described the RAF's efforts to seal the breach in the dam as like building "a big Lego block".
It's a difficult task because crews need to drop the stone into centimetre square areas, he said.
They have to get as low as possible as dropping from a height could put more strain on the dam, he explained.
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End of twitter postCouple managed to retrieve dogspublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Gavin Bevis
BBC NewsLynn and Matt Lingard have been staying with a family member since coming back from a shopping trip in Stockport yesterday and being told they couldn’t return to their home.
They said they were initially told they could not retrieve their two dogs Sooty and Sweep from their house but returned to the cordon in the evening and were allowed to quickly grab them.
“I think if we’d lived any further inside the exclusion zone they wouldn’t have let us do it," Matt said.
Lynn added: “Unfortunately, we couldn’t get all out pets out. We still have two rabbits there with no food.
"We had to make a choice. They might be OK, they might not be. It’s heartbreaking.”
Businessman praises emergency servicespublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsTom Phillips has an online clothing company in the area.
He’s been evacuated from Whaley Bridge and is currently staying with his aunt in Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Image source, Tom PhillipsHe said: “My home and business are both in the heart of Whaley Bridge.
"As we have been evacuated, we are unable to get into our business to complete orders but we are so thankful for the emergency teams working hard to try to secure the dam which will hopefully save so many businesses and homes from severe damage”.
Community spirit at its bestpublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Those affected have been tweeting their pride at the sense of community in Whaley Bridge.
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End of twitter post 2Walker joins Imps on season-long loanpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Lincoln City sign Nottingham Forest striker Tyler Walker on a season-long loan deal.
Read More'More water pumps being built'published at 14:19 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter post'It's like a dream'published at 14:19 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
A Whaley Bridge resident, who left her home yesterday over fears the dam wall could collapse, has said the last 24 hours have "been like a dream."
"The first I heard of it I was at work but I tried to make my way home and luckily I know the little roads and managed to get home," said Rosie.
"It's just been mayhem."
Supplies running low at nearby Co-oppublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineThe bread aisle at the Co-op store in Disley, Cheshire - around four miles from Whaley Bridge - is looking pretty barren this afternoon.
Image source, @jo_brooky'Once the call came, we rapidly deployed'published at 14:03 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter postLeicester youngster rejoins Posh on loanpublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Leicester City youngster Josh Knight rejoins Peterborough United on a season-long loan.
Read More'Our armed forces do far more than combat'published at 13:50 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
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End of twitter post'Half of Whaley Bridge' at Morrisonspublished at 13:45 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineMatt Forrest, who lives in the upper part of Whaley Bridge, said Morrisons in Chapel-en-le-Frith was noticeably busier this morning.
Mr Forrest said: "I had my breakfast at Morrisons... earlier today and half of Whaley Bridge seemed to be there.
"Whaley Bridge is a close community and everyone is helping each other out."
Close-up of Chinook in actionpublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
BBC News OnlineA great close-up shot of the Chinook crew on its way in to drop aggregate.
This photo was shared on Twitter by Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, who said: "Massive thank you to RAF & everyone else for their support as we continue to deal with the incident at Toddbrook Reservoir in Whaley Bridge."
Image source, DFRSDerby County sign Bielik and Clarkepublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Derby sign midfielder Krystian Bielik from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee and bring in Brighton defender Matt Clark on loan.
Read MoreMan, 18, dies after house stabbingpublished at 13:39 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Liam Gray died at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham after being stabbed on Thursday, police said.
Read MoreParallels with Ulley reservoir floodingpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
David Shukman
Science editor, BBC NewsThis isn’t the first time communities have faced the nightmare of a dam that could collapse.
Back in 2007 a dam near Rotherham was the cause of a major alert, and the scenario is very similar to now.
Torrential rain had filled the Ulley reservoir to overflowing. Cracks appeared in the dam itself. People downstream were told to leave.
The M1 motorway was in the path of a potential burst so part of it was closed.
Image source, Getty ImagesAs with the dam at Whaley Bridge, the one at Ulley was built in the 19th century with the same combination of clay and mud.
In the end, pumps relieved the pressure and nearly 3,000 tonnes of rock strengthened the structure so the emergency passed.
But over the following three years a huge repair operation costing £3.8m was needed. And a major review of the 2007 floods was highly critical of the way many of Britain’s dams are monitored.
Whatever happens at Whaley Bridge, questions will be asked about safety and whether ageing infrastructure can cope with the heavier downpours predicted as the climate warms.
Water rescue team deployed to Whaley Bridgepublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Nick Smith
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End of twitter postPumping out millions of litres of water per hourpublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Sandish Shoker
BBC NewsThe National Fire Chiefs' Council says fire crews are currently pumping 4.2 million litres of water per hour from Toddbrook Reservoir to bring water levels down.
Chairman Roy Wilsher, said: "This is yet another example of the excellent coordinated response by the UK Fire and Rescue Service.
"This coordinated approach shows how we can get the right equipment and people in place quickly and efficiently, while working closely with others."
New homeowners worried about housepublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 2 August 2019
Amy Woodfield
BBC NewsTilly Owen and her partner Arran Fox only moved into their home in Whaley Bridge in October.
She said she liked the idea of living in the village because it was "cute and sweet" and the the sort of place where "nothing bad ever happens".
Image source, Tilly OwenNow she said the village looks like the scene of an apocalypse.
The couple were both at work when the village started being evacuated - they found out from a friend living nearby.
Image source, Tilly OwenThey managed to go inside their house to pack a bag, and have been staying with Arran's parents ever since.
She said she's worried about her home but at the moment it "doesn't seem real".
