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direct to your inboxAfter the Storm Christoph floods which caused devastation to parts of South Manchester and Cheshire earlier this week, the weather is set to turn much colder and wintry today.Thousands of homes had to be evacuated due to 'dangerously high' water levels as the River Mersey came very close to breaching its banks.Snow will return to Greater Manchester today.It prompted the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Greater Manchester,This is your

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson today said the government will keep Greater Manchester's flood defences under review after the River Mersey came 'very close' to flooding. The Prime Minister visited south Manchester this morning after Storm Christoph raged through the region and the canal almost breached its banks.

direct to your inboxThousands of homes narrowly escaped potentially devastating flooding in Didsbury and Northenden last night after the River Mersey came perilously close to breaching its banks.The Environment Agency has confirmed the waterway was just 2cm away from disaster last night as Storm Christoph raged through the region.A severe 'danger to life' warning was issued in parts of the south Manchester suburbs last night as the river hit the highest levels ever recorded.Around 2,000 homes

direct to your inboxHundreds of people were being evacuated from their homes overnight as Storm Christoph caused widespread flooding across the UK.Some 2,000 properties in the East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden areas of Manchester were due to be evacuated on Wednesday night because of rising water levels, the city council said.Elsewhere people were also asked to leave their homes in parts of Ruthin and Bangor on Dee in North Wales, and Maghull in Merseyside.Authorities have been

direct to your inboxAround 2,000 homes and businesses in south Manchester are being asked to evacuate due to flooding fears caused by Storm Christoph tonight.Police and firefighters are working with Manchester council to evacuate homes in East Didsbury, West Didsbury and Northenden.Authorities have been monitoring water levels at the River Mersey throughout Wednesday and now believe it will peak at around 4am.Hundreds of people will now be asked to leave as the Environment Agency has issued two

direct to your inboxA threat to life warning has been issued by the Environment Agency after heavy flooding hit Didsbury, Northenden and Chorlton.Around 300 homes have been evacuated in parts of the south Manchester suburbs due to flooding.

direct to your inboxAround 300 homes are being evacuated in Didsbury and Northenden tonight due to risk of flooding.Authorities have been remodelling rainfall data as Storm Christoph continues to bring downpours across the region.And they now believe the River Mersey may not hit its peak until 4am on Thursday.Councillor Greg Stanton told the M.E.N: "With that being significantly into the might when most people are asleep, we will need to evacuate around three hundred homes in Didsbury and

direct to your inbox‘If the water rises another metre, we could be in big trouble.’Some residents in South Manchester say they are 'preparing for evacuation' as the River Mersey reaches the highest levels ever recorded on the waterway and roads become flooded.'Flooding to properties is expected', according to the Environment Agency.Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident on Tuesday evening and the Met Office warns of a 'danger to life' due to fast flowing or deep floodwater.

direct to your inboxThe River Mersey is very close to reaching the highest level ever recorded.It comes as the Environment Agency issued four separate flood warnings for nearby areas including Didsbury, Northenden, Cheadle and Sale.A flood alert is also in place for the River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.An emergency flood plan is understood to have been activated at Sale Water Park.Flood gates have also been opened, taking some water

direct to your inboxUp to 3,000 properties are at risk of flooding in south Manchester and Trafford this evening, police have warned.Authorities have been monitoring the heavy rain brought by Storm Christoph and a number of warnings have already been issued.At the Mayor Andy Burnham's press conference this afternoon, Assistant Chief Constable Nick Bailey gave an update on the latest information.He said the main risk in the Greater Manchester area is around the River Mersey relating to Didsbury,

direct to your inboxNeighbours evacuated from their homes due to flooding won’t be in breach of coronavirus laws if they need to and stay with family or friends. However people must still do everything they can to minimise the risk from the virus, Manchester Council bosses say.

direct to your inboxStorm Christoph is set to continue to bring heavy rain across the region.The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings across the UK, with an amber warning in place for rain in Greater Manchester.The warning remains in place until midday tomorrow (Thursday) and the forecast is said to likely lead to flooding.Flood warnings are in place for the River Mersey at Cheadle Wood and Ford lane, River Roch in Rochdale and at Littleborough.

direct to your inboxTorrential rain across Greater Manchester is set to continue into the night as Storm Christoph hits the region.The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings across the UK, with an amber warning in place for rain.It's in force until Thursday lunchtime, with forecasters warning of potential flooding.Flood alerts are already in place for some areas surrounding the River Mersey, River Irwell and River Bollin in Greater Manchester for the next 48 hours.Chief Meteorologist

direct to your inboxPeople are being urged to avoid travel unless 'absolutely necessary' ahead of Storm Christoph hitting the region.The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heavy rain and flooding warning in parts of Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West, East Midlands and the east of England.Flood alerts are in place for some areas surrounding the River Mersey and the River Irwell in Greater Manchester for the next 48 hours.The warnings have prompted Greater Manchester Police to issue

direct to your inboxA flood 'alert' has been put in force in Greater Manchester today after hours of heavy rainfall overnight.The alert warns of 'possible' flooding around the area of the middle River Mersey catchment area.It includes areas near Bramhall in Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.The Environment Agency warned: "Flooding is possible - be prepared."And Transport for Greater Manchester said: "With heavy rain in Greater Manchester this morning, expect flooding in some areas.

direct to your inboxForecasters have posted three flood alerts across Greater Manchester as Storm Bella wreaks havoc in parts of the country.People in communities in Trafford, Stockport and Tameside close to the River Mersey valley and also residents in Oldham, Bolton and Rochdale in the River Irk catchment have been urged to be prepared for possible flooding.Met Office forecasters have warned that Storm Bella could bring 70mph winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Saturday, with the worst

A ‘much-loved’ vacant Victorian pub in south Manchester will be brought back to life after councillors approved plans to convert it into housing.The Tatton Arms in Northenden will be redeveloped to provide seven flats, while an extension built at the back of the building will have 21 apartments.Since closing in 2007 the building, which dates back to 1874, has been subject to vandalism and antisocial behaviour and remains boarded up along the River Mersey.The proposals follow previous failed

The family of a woman who died after getting into difficulty in the River Mersey in Wirral has paid tribute to her in a heartfelt message - describing the 'positive impact' she made to people's lives.Emergency services were called to King’s Parade in New Brighton, on Monday afternoon after reports a man and woman were in the water.Christine Robinson, 57, from Eastham, Wirral, was later pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics while a man in his 20s, who has not been identified, was taken to

An historic cotton mill is to undergo a £60m transformation that will bring hundreds of homes to Stockport town centre.

The owners of a missing dog have launched a desperate appeal for information as she has now missed vital medication.

A 50-year-old, 200m-long motorway bridge will be lifted just 5mm so engineers can repair the concrete columns it rests on without causing disruption to motorists.

Four flood 'alerts' have been issued in Greater Manchester.

A man has been arrested after a dog walker's ear was bitten through during an attack.

An attacker bit through a man's ear after he asked for him to move his six dogs.

Yet more heavy rain is due to move into Greater Manchester overnight - with flood warning alerts issued by the Environment Agency.

Two flood alerts have been issued for parts of Greater Manchester as the region prepares for more heavy rain.