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  1. Forecast brings warning of 'localised flooding'

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    More rain on the way, Whaley Bridge.

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  2. Painting to be displayed by emergency services

    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 and said: "I'd love for all the people who worked on the dam to be able to see my gratitude."

    Painting of Chinook over reservoirGeorgina Hutton

    Derbyshire 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."

  3. Water is now 'very low'

    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.

    Todbrook Reservoir
    pipes at reservoir

  4. Councillor: Fear of reservoir to remain with residents

    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.

    Cllr David Lomax

    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.

  5. Money raised for Whaley Bridge residents

    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.

    Meeting for Whaley Bridge residents

    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.

  6. Water levels drop further as pumping continues

    BBC Radio Manchester

    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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  7. Strategic meeting not public

    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."

    Rachel Swann

  8. Empty train to test tracks to Whaley Bridge

    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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  9. Drone gives dam engineers a closer look

    Duncan Leatherdale
    BBC News Online

    A police drone is hovering over the draining reservoir.

    Drone over 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.

  10. Whaley Bridge: Resident shows appreciation

    Anna Jameson
    BBC Manchester

    Here’s another note a local resident has left for the emergency services.

    'Thanks' sign

  11. Reservoir rebuild 'could take years'

    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?"

    Engineers at reservoirPA Media

  12. Girl with Down's syndrome 'denied walker'

    Nine-year-old Macy Page has to get around at home by shuffling.

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  13. Forest sign Jenkinson from Arsenal

    Nottingham Forest sign Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract.

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  14. Thousands of fish removed and relocated

    Duncan Leatherdale
    BBC News Online

    About 30,000 fish are now being removed from the reservoir as the water level continues to sink.

    Toddbrook ReservoirDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

    A spokeswoman for the Canal & River Trust said they are being taken out in aerated water before being re-sited elsewhere.

  15. Police officer: Whaley Bridge drawing 'made my night'

    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."

    DrawingPC Jamie Ferreday

  16. 'It feels fantastic to be home'

    Sandish Shoker
    BBC News

    Stella Arnfield returned home in Horwich End last night and said it felt "fantastic".

    She and the family had been sleeping in a campervan since they were evacuated.

    "I just want to sleep in my own bed," she told BBC North West Tonight.

    "At least we know we're safe and everybody's safe."

    Stella Arnfield

  17. Painting raises money for rescue teams

    Sandish Shoker
    BBC News

    The artwork inspired by the rescue efforts in Whaley Bridge keeps coming in.

    This one has been created by graphic design student Hannah Webb.

    She is donating profits from the sales of prints to the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation.

    Whaley Bridge paintingHannah Webb

  18. Rescuing pets in the 'danger zone'

    Pet detectives took part in a two-day operation to retrieve animals left behind in Whaley Bridge.

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  19. Water levels reduced further

    Anna Jameson
    BBC Manchester

    Water levels at Toddbrook Reservoir have now dropped by 10.5m (34ft).

    Todbrook ReservoirPA Media

  20. Police use drones to watch over houses

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