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Storm Christoph: Latest information you need to know 21/01/2021 Flood alerts are still in place across Cumbria and train passengers are advised not to travel until at least noon today as Storm Christoph batters the region. Two flood warnings – for Keswick Campsite and River Eden at Carlisle, Rickerby Park, Swifts and Stoneyholme golf courses – remain in place. People are warned that flooding is expected and immediate action is required. There are still 15 flood alerts – meaning flooding i...

BBC News Published image captionMore than 60 flood warnings remain in place in northern, central and eastern England Residents have been evacuated, roads closed and rail services were suspended as Storm Christoph batters England. Houseboat residents were moved from Northwich, Cheshire, for their safety as Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to hold an emergency meeting later. Northern, central and eastern England are braced for flooding which will be discussed at the Cobra meeting. More than 60 ...

A 19th century bridge in Redesdale has been identified for greater protection and recognition. East Woodburn Bridge, built in 1832 to replace an earlier 18th century bridge, has received listed status from the governments department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England. The bridge is situated on a historic droving route used by farmers to move sheep and cattle between England and Scotland. Droving played an important part in Northumberland’s history ...

BBC News Published image copyrightHistoric England image captionSelfridges department store on Oxford Street in London is one of 423 sites to be added to Historic Englands National Heritage List in 2020 A shipwreck, racehorse wash house and world-renowned department store Selfridges have been among the historic sites to have been given extra protection in 2020. Historic England has added or upgraded 423 National Heritage List sites. New entries have also included several bridges, churches and a...