Two rescued from car stranded in flood water as fire crews inundated with calls
The fire service said it was inundated with calls on Saturday (November 23) and rescued two people who were stranded in a car, in Bacup.
Dramatic pictures as fire service investigate cause of vehicle blaze
Pictures have been released of a dramatic vehicle fire in Church, which took place in the early hours of the morning (November 24).
Pictures: Blackburn’s Christmas lights 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.
