Flood defences 'worked' as storm swept across townpublished at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2021
Environment Secretary George Eustice claims issues with drainage caused flooding in Northwich.
Read MoreFlood defences 'worked' as storm swept across townpublished at 20:59 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2021
Grandfather swallowed sewage in flood escapepublished at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2021
Chris Spencer was treated in hospital after swallowing sewage water while escaping his flooded home.
Read MoreEvacuations amid Storm Christoph floods and snowpublished at 19:35 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Severe flood warnings remain in place in England and Wales, as further rain is expected next week.
Read MorePensioners rescued from flooded retirement villagepublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Firefighters use boats to reach the elderly residents after the River Mersey flooded in Cheshire.
Read MoreThank you and goodnightpublished at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
That's it for today's live coverage of the flooding in the north-west of England.
To read more on our latest stories click the links below:
- River Mersey 'centimetres' from breaching defences
- Sinkhole appears causing homes to collapse
- Pensioners rescued from flooded retirement village
- From lockdown river haven to major evacuations
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Flooding over Didsbury and Northendenpublished at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Drone footage shows flooding caused by Storm Christoph along the River Mersey.
Read MoreNorthwich retirement village residents strandedpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Residents at a retirement village have been stranded by flooding caused by Storm Christoph.
Image source, Sam NaylorWeaver Court in Northwich has been surrounded by water and is currently without power and water.
Northwich councillor Sam Naylor said the 49 residents and staff at the village were "safe and in good spirits".
River 'centimetres' from breaching flood defencespublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Thousands of homes in Manchester narrowly escape flooding from heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph.
Read More'We must be vigilant'published at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
BBC BreakfastThe Environment Agency says people should sign up for flood updates or use its website to make sure they can keep safe.
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End of twitter postCheshire firefighters respond to scores of flood incidentspublished at 11:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Firefighters in Cheshire have responded to 134 flood-related incidents in the past 24 hours.
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End of twitter post'Don't drive through floods' warningpublished at 10:16 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning drivers to avoid driving through flood water.
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End of twitter postScattered wintry showers forecastpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
There may be better weather news ahead, as the forecast this morning is for it to be cloudy with scattered wintry showers, falling as snow over the hills, while this afternoon, there will be further showers, but it will turn drier and clearer for many by the evening.
Severe flood warning for Heatley and Little Bollingtonpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
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End of twitter postPolice in Cheshire issue 'hazardous driving conditions' warningpublished at 07:48 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
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End of twitter postStorm Christoph brings disruption to North Westpublished at 07:09 Greenwich Mean Time 21 January 2021
Latest updates from North West England at Storm Christoph brings snow, rain, evacuations and disruption.
Read MoreHomes evacuated as Storm Christoph brings floodingpublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 20 January 2021
More than 2,000 properties in Manchester are affected as police warn some occupants will have Covid.
Read MoreCocaine and vodka binge driver killed pedestrianpublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2021
Gemma Clout is jailed after she struck father-of-five Patrick Moore during a trip to buy cigarettes.
Read MoreMidlands Live: Breaking news and local storiespublished at 07:35 Greenwich Mean Time 18 January 2021
The latest news and updates from across the West Midlands and south Cheshire.
Read MoreWoman found dead after house firepublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 17 January 2021
The victim, in her 80s, was discovered after a small blaze in the floorboards, Cheshire Fire say.
Read MoreJohn Bishop donates laptops to pupils in lockdownpublished at 20:36 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2021
The comedian donated laptops to his school as it was "unacceptable" some children did not have them.
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