Pictures: Blackburn’s Christmas light switch-on after Storm Bert caused chaos
Crowds still enjoyed an “amazing day” at Blackburn’s Christmas light switch-on event despite Storm Bert.
Thousands brave Storm Bert and turn out for town’s Christmas light switch-on
Platinum selling DJ, TeeDee, headlined the main stage with a music set and local singer Sophie Stott also performed.
Agency investigating ‘collapsed wall along river’ that could increase flood risk
The EA said it is currently on Daniel Street to assess the damage, after reports of a collapsed retaining wall along the River Spodden.
Every flood warning still in place across Lancashire in aftermath of Storm Bert
Every flood warning still in place across Lancashire in aftermath of Storm Bert
Pictures and videos as streets and fields flood and river bursts banks
Pictures as streets and fields flood as rivers burst their banks
Pictures as police seize untaxed vehicles from these streets
15 vehicles were seized for no tax and one abandonment notice was issued.
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Storm Bert: People in these areas told to ‘act now’ as flood warning issued
A red warning, meaning flooding is expected, has been issued for rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle.
Storm Bert: Christmas light switch-on featuring East 17 CANCELLED due to weather
Rawtenstall’s Christmas light switch-on event has been cancelled as Storm Bert descends on East Lancashire.
Storm Bert: Blackburn’s hour-by-hour forecast as snow and rain warning issued
Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire are set to be hit by snow, rain and strong winds today (November 23), as Storm Bert hits.
‘Find alternative route’ – Road blocked ‘due to falling snow’
The conditions on Grane Road are said to be poor due to adverse weather.
