Derbyshire suffered greatly from Storm Babet. Homes flooded, a life was lost, and communities faced devastating impacts. Storm Babet Flooding Exposes Tragedy in Derbyshire Storm Babet really hit Derbyshire hard. It rained like crazy for three days back in October 2023. Some warnings came late, and sandbag requests went unheeded. The storm flooded homes badly.…
£46m scheme protects 1,000 homes, enhancing greenery and businesses safety in Rochdale and Littleborough. Flood Defence Scheme Protects Homes in Rochdale with £46 Million Project The 2015 Boxing Day floods hurt Rochdale badly. Nearby areas also suffered a lot. Now, a £46 million flood defense project started. This plan protects around 1,000 homes to prevent…
4000 Litres of oil leaked from a Croydon bus depot into River Wandle, posing threat to local wildlife. Oil Spill at Croydon Bus Depot Raises Fears for River Wildlife A lot of oil leaked into the River Wandle. Officials estimate it was around 4,000 liters, coming from a bus station tank. The oil spill has…
Derby demolishes buildings for flood defenses. The OCOR project, funded by £35 million, protects from flooding after Storm Babet. Derby City Buildings Demolished for Vital Flood Defense Works Derby will demolish city buildings for flood defenses. Council leaders approved the Our City Our River (OCOR) project. It will protect homes and businesses from flooding. The…
4,000 liters of oil leaked into the River Wandle from a Croydon bus depot, impacting wildlife & nature reserves. Croydon Bus Depot Oil Spill Harms River Wandle And Wildlife A lot of oil spilled into the River Wandle. Officials say it came from a Croydon bus depot, with about 4,000 liters leaked. The oil went…
A man was fined £4k for dangerous boating during a River Thames regatta after video captured the outburst. River Thames Boat Rage: Man Fined £4k After Regatta Incident A guy had some problems at a boat race. He shouted and almost crashed into rowers. This happened during a regatta on the River Thames. Now he…
Residents on Riverside Drive install flood defenses after a £30m project fails. They still live with the trauma from past flooding. Riverside Drive Residents Fight Floods After Project Falls Through Folks on Riverside Drive live in fear of floods. They have been waiting a decade for proper protection, and they’re taking action themselves now. Many…
Residents claim Chelmsford council dismisses flood risks for building. Concerns raised over housing near River Chelmer. Chelmsford Council Accused of Ignoring Flood Risks in Housing Plans Chelmsford might not be taking flooding seriously. This follows a housing plan near the River Chelmer for 55 homes by the Fox and Raven pub. A new country park…
Efforts are underway to rescue the Old Falcon after 20 years of neglect; redevelopment plans supported by local council. Historic Pub and Hotel Could Be Saved After Years of Deterioration People hope that the Old Falcon hotel will be saved. The building needs help before it’s too late. Local council members support redevelopment plans. The…
Government warns of significant penalties for fly-tipping, including fines, vehicle seizure, and possible imprisonment. Drivers Beware: £1000 Fines and Vehicle Seizures for Fly-Tipping Heads up, drivers! Watch out for big fines. Fly-tipping could cost you £1000. The government is cracking down on this. They might even take your vehicle. A lawmaker asked about fly-tipping penalties.…