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The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. ⚠️ Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.

Flood warning area: River Amber at Ambergate and Bullbridge. ⚠️ Areas most at risk are Ambergate, along the A610 at Riversdale. High river levels are causing flooding today and the risk of flooding continues. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours.

⚠️A flood warning has been issued this morning in Amber Valley for the following area. River Amber at Ambergate: https://t.co/mOQpHlWBbO

Residents are welcome to collect sandbags from these locations if needed. If you are near the Town Hall in Ripley, we also have empty sandbags available for collection, which residents can fill with their own sand if needed.

Moorlands Road Recreation Ground, Ambergate Duffield Library Car Park, Duffield Danesby Rise Play Area, Denby Bridge Street Car Park, Belper Queen Street Recreation Ground, Langley Mill

Flood alerts remain in place across Amber Valley, and as a precaution, our crews are preparing to drop pre-filled sandbags at the following five locations. We aim to have all sites supplied by 3pm.

A third flood alert has been issued in Amber Valley for the following area: ⚠️ River Ecclesbourne in Derbyshire: https://t.co/LBMcTtQdwO Flood alert area: River Ecclesbourne in Derbyshire including Snake Lane, Duck Island and Wirksworth Road.

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⚠️ Amber Weather Warning A Met Office Amber Rain Warning is now in place for Derbyshire until 23:59 tonight, with Storm Claudia expected to bring persistent, heavy rainfall throughout the day. 40–60mm of rain is expected across Derbyshire with some places seeing around 80mm.

⚠️ To sign up for flood alerts and check your local area for flooding, please visit

Please avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and plan your journeys to steer clear of low-lying roads close to rivers. Take extra care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

A flood alert has been issued in Amber Valley for the following area: ⚠️ Bottle Brook in Derbyshire: https://t.co/QWVmGYbk9A Flood alert area: Bottle Brook and tributaries from Denby to the River Derwent at Little Eaton.

A flood alert has been issued in Amber Valley for the following area: ⚠️ River Amber in Derbyshire: https://t.co/Rt7ADgUK0m Flood alert area: River Amber in Derbyshire including New Road and Ripley Road.

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The #COVID19 vaccination is available at hundreds of walk-in sites over the Bank Holiday weekend including: ▶️ @OfficialRandL music festivals ▶️ @sciencemuseum, London ▶️ Etihad Tennis Centre, Manchester 🔎 Search for your nearest drop-in centre: https://t.co/d0fPoRbUmF

The law on self-isolation in England has now changed. Close contacts of positive #COVID19 cases will no longer need to self-isolate if they are either: ✔️double jabbed ✔️under 18 Instead they will need to take a free PCR test. Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/uHgG6RRuCP

Calling all Derbyshire businesses who are part of #ShopAppy. There’s a free online event with advice & top tips for making the most of the Christmas market. Join in on Thurs 2 Sept 6.30 to 7.30. An hour of your time that could help boost your Xmas sales https://t.co/q4aP0DR6nZ

Let's keep life moving over the summer by: 🔶 letting fresh air in 🔶 getting vaccinated 🔶 wearing face coverings 🔶 getting tested 🔶 washing hands Swipe for more info 👉

Meet your councillors in September. Members’ surgeries give local residents the opportunity to meet their local councillors to discuss matters of local interest. https://t.co/oJQ3VoVMLD