Article 4MH4W Whaley Bridge: storms forecast as work to repair dam continues

Whaley Bridge: storms forecast as work to repair dam continues

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Evacuated residents urged not to return home with damage to structure at 'critical level'

Emergency services will continue their efforts to prevent a damaged dam from collapsing in Derbyshire, as forecasters warn more bad weather could be on the way.

Water levels at the Toddbrook reservoir in Whaley Bridge have been reduced by half a metre since Thursday but the damage to the 180-year-old structure remains at a critical level.

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