Dam collapse: Whaley Bridge evacuated amid 'unprecedented' emergency

Independent probe is examining whether the partial collapse at Toddbrook reservoir could have been prevented

Predicted forecasts for High Peak from the Met Office are that an amber warning is in place and localised flooding could be expected.

Derbyshire Council have confirmed two emergency funds for affected residents and businesses have been set up.

Hundreds of Whaley Bridge residents have been told they can return home, nearly a week after fears over a damaged dam.

Some evacuees from the 55 homes evacuated from the Horwich End area of Whaley Bridge at the weekend have been told they can return.

More than 1,500 people have been evacuated from the Derbyshire town following heavy rain.

Police warn people who are going back into their homes to pick up essentials and failing to return are putting officers lives at risk.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms forecast over the next few days. How will this affect the area around Whaley Bridge?

Thunderstorms threaten to bring more unwanted rainfall to Whaley Bridge. Meteorologists predict up to 30-40mm in just one to two hours.

Police say the focus has to be on preservation of life. Last night more homes were evacuated over worries Toddbrook Dam could collapse.