Peterborough floods see firefighters called 200 times
It is hoped the floodwaters will recede over night
Flooding in Peterborough (Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue)
Firefighters say they had more than 160 calls in six hours up to midnight - with more coming in through the early morning - after flash flooding across Peterborough.
Crews have been working in the worst affected areas pumping water, and have asked people not to attempt to drive through flood waters.
A spokesman said: The water should now start to subside as drier weather is now forecast for tonight and into tomorrow. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Local Resilience Forum partners are working closely to manage the situation and are assisting residents who need support to find alternative accommodation.
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Charity fund raising, always part of a firemen s enterprise.
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It was a year like no other for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue that culminated in being called upon to deal with extensive flooding across the county.
Here we take a look at 2020 – as seen through the eyes of its chief fire officer since 2016, Chris Strickland, and awarded the Queen’s Medal in the New Year’s Honours.
The tally of calls received throughout 2020 is formidable – in Cambridgeshire alone there were 10,000 emergency calls.
Flooding presented a challenge for Cambs fire crews
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Cambs fire and rescue sent fire engines and officers to more than 6,000 incidents, including 1,800 fires and more than 300 road traffic collisions.
Norah Al-Ani, director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre, for services to social justice and to gender equality
Norah Al-Ani, director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre, is to receive an MBE for her services to social justice and to gender equality. Norah receiving her honorary fellowship two years ago.
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Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre was set up as a confidential helpline in 1982 by a small group of local women.
It was a response to a growing awareness of sexual violence against women and girls, and the need to provide a safe space.
This gave many women their first chance to talk openly about their experiences of rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and other forms of violence.