Thunderstorms threaten Whaley Bridge dam as more homes evacuated

Emergency workers continue efforts to prevent dam collapse as further heavy rain expected

Thunderstorms are threatening to bring more unwanted rainfall to a Derbyshire town where a damaged dam is thought to be at risk of collapse.

Dozens more homes have been evacuated in Whaley Bridge before bad weather expected from Sunday afternoon, as emergency workers continue their efforts to prevent the dam giving way.