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The scene in the town centre during the floods. Image: Matt Sayle TWO water ‘outfalls’ in Northwich may not have been working properly when the town flooded last month. That’s according to the Environment Agency, who say they have repaired any of their ‘assets’ damaged by flooding. The statement has been prompted after the Local Democracy Reporting Service was contacted by a resident, who said the outfalls should act as non-return valves — so wastewater can leave the drainage system but not come back up through it. An Environment Agency spokesperson said: “Following la...

Warrington Anglers Association column Frank Lythgoe's Warrington Anglers Association column THERE has been a report from our head bailiff of a 26lbs 8ozs 0drs pike being caught from our stretch of the Ribble at Hurst Green on Tuesday. Also, lots of plastic waste was left on the banksides having been swept down with the floods as the level dropped. There is a working party for essential maintenance at Sandiway Small Lake this Saturday, February 20 – meet at the lake at 9am. Please book in with Matt Akery on arrival. The fishery will be closed for the day to all who are not involved i...

ABOUT 50 residents in supported living accommodation affected by floods in Cheshire were evacuated during a five-hour long rescue operation.

Full list of flood alerts in force across Greater Manchester and Cheshire as Storm Christoph hits An amber weather warning has been issued with torrential rain forecast due to the arrival of Storm Christoph, and that has brought the threat of flooding in many areas 10:48, 19 JAN 2021 Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you fo...

The Environment Agency is warning of high water levels in Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich. Image: Sam Naylor TWO amber flood alerts are currently in force across mid Cheshire – less than a week after some areas were hit by flooding. The north west is currently experiencing heavy rainfall from Storm Christoph, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for rain from today through to Thursday in mid Cheshire. The Environment Agency has issued two flood alerts for the area, meaning flooding is possible and residents should be prepared. On of those alerts is in place for th...