We use some essential cookies to make this website work We would also like to set additional cookies to understand how you use this website and improve Council services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services An Environment Agency severe flood warning flood warnings and flood alerts are in place in Charnwood today A severe flood warning is currently in place for River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar as there is a current danger to life Flood warnings mean flooding is expected in those areas The current warnings and alerts are summarised below For the latest travel information in the area tune into local radio stations and follow @ATCLeicester on X or visit the one.network website: https://one.network/ Check for flooding in your area - https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/ For more flooding advice and information, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/flooding River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar at 2:54am on 7 January 2025 This Severe Warning has been issued because large scale evacuation is required River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt flooding of properties is expected to continue Areas most at risk are Proctor's Pleasure Park near Barrow upon Soar https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOCARAVANBS River Soar at Barrow upon Soar at 2:56am on 7 January 2025 River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOBARRSOAR River Soar at Cossington Village at 10:44pm on 6 January 2025 flooding of property is expected from 11pm on 6 January 2025 Old Mill areas and Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOCOSSNGTN River Soar at Cotes and Loughborough Moors at 1:55am on 7 January 2025 including the B675 Quorn to Barrow Upon Soar road https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOCOTES River Soar at Moor Lane in Normanton on Soar and Hathern Sports Ground at 7:54am on 7 January 2025 River levels are rising at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall Areas most at risk are Moor Lane in Normanton on Soar https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSONORMOOR River Soar at Mountsorrel Lock and riverside properties and mills at 1:55am on 7 January 2025 https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOMNTSORRL River Soar at Quorn at 4:21am on 7 January 2025 https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOQUORN River Soar at Sileby at 2:56am on 7 January 2025 https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOSILEBY River Soar at Zouch Island at 1:20am on 7 January 2025 https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOZOUCH Rivers Wreake and Soar for riverside properties near Syston and Birstall at 11:45pm on 6 January 2025 River levels are high but steady at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFWRRIVSYST River Trent at Barrow upon Trent at 2:18am on 7 January 2025 River levels are rising at the Willington Cableway river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and snowmelt flooding of property is possible on Tuesday https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFTRBARROW Thrussington and Ratcliffe at 7:19am on 7 January 2025 River levels are high but steady at the Frisby and Syston river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFWRMILLS Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey at 12:05am on 7 January 2025 River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Rothley and Glenfield river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall Areas most at risk are Glenfield and Anstey https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFROGLENFLD Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road at 2:32am on 7 January 2025 Areas most at risk are Loughborough from the River Soar Minor banks are at risk of overtopping from the River Soar Water entering the floodplain and canal system puts property at risk around Belton Road and Bottle Acre Lane https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFWOLOUGHB Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar at 9:35pm on 5 January 2025 River levels are forecast to rise at the Loughborough river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF426 Lower River Soar in Leicestershire at 4:29pm on 5 January 2025 River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt flooding of roads and farmland is possible https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF428 River Wreake in Leicestershire at 4:38pm on 5 January 2025 River levels are forecast to rise at the Frisby river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF404 Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire at 4:29pm on 5 January 2025 River levels are forecast to rise at the Glenfield river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and snowmelt https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF403 If you have any questions or suggestions and would like to find out the best way to get in touch with us, please visit the Contact Us page or connect with us on social media Enter your house number and your street name or postcode for more localised information Website developed by Cuttlefish A severe flood warning has been downgraded for the River Soar The Environment Agency said large scale evacuation was required at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar due to rising river levels after heavy snowfall and rapid snowmelt Proctors Pleasure Park near Barrow is still thought to be the area most at risk A caravan owner was rescued after floodwater stranded him in his home in the park Four members of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were seen wading through deep water surrounding caravans on Tuesday morning pulling an inflatable raft on which the man sat holding a blue carrier bag Bystanders watching the rescue said the flooding was the deepest they had seen A safe respite centre was set up at the John Storer House in Loughborough as emergency services rushed people to safety The centre has since closed as it was no longer required Leicestershire Fire and Rescue said they had responded to over 380 calls and attended 56 flooding incidents as of 12:30pm on Tuesday 7 January The Environment Agency said that with further light rainfall forecast river levels are expected to remain high until tomorrow (8 January) Charnwood Borough Council said: "The Severe Flood Warning has been removed River levels remain very high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall "The Severe Flood status has now been removed a Flood Warning is still in force for the area Areas most at risk are Proctor's Pleasure Park near Barrow upon Soar." Flooding hit huge swathes of the Midlands yesterday (6 January) as Leicestershire Fire and Rescue declared a major incident after receiving hundreds of calls and rescuing more than 60 people East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) declared its first-ever critical incident meaning it will only take life-threatening or serious calls pressure within local hospitals and flooding was the cause Ben Holdaway from EMAS says flooding increased ambulance response times and put pressure on their services People are being warned not to drive into flood water as it is often deeper than it appears Charnwood Borough Council said: "Never attempt to drive through a flood when you don't know the depth If you cannot see the road surface beneath the water Just six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car or stall it when water is sucked into the engine and exhaust "Two feet of flowing water can sweep away most vehicles (including large 4x4s) and most cars will start to float in as little as a foot of water Don't ignore Road Closed signs—they have been put out for your safety." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know One man was rescued from Proctors Park in Barrow upon Soar on a raft from a caravan on Tuesday morning A danger to life flood warning is in place as dozens of people have been rescued by firefighters – and more rain People living at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar with a large-scale evacuation required to save lives after heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt amid the Environment Agency’s severe flood warning for the River Soar One man was rescued from a caravan in Proctors Park And two people had to be rescued from flood water by firefighters in Leicester Road Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said as of 6am on Tuesday 59 people had been rescued – including the two in Leicester Road who were attempting to walk through flood waters and lost their footing A spokesperson for the fire service said firefighters and paramedics attended as the people had to be rescued with a water raft and had sustained some injuries police said the body of a man had been recovered on Monday from an area of flooding in Beal Scores of flood warnings remain in place across England as fresh snow flurries hit London and Manchester on Tuesday morning Hundreds of schools have been closed across the UK on Tuesday with Bradford City Council saying 184 are shut in its area as well as more than a dozen in Lancashire and eight in Northern Ireland A critical incident was declared by East Midlands Ambulance for the first time ever on Monday with flooding partly responsible for the “level of escalation” A major incident was declared by authorities in Lincolnshire on Monday night with a warning that more flooding could occur on Tuesday Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said 40 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts were in place across the county with reports of 62 properties “internally flooded” Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said in a statement: “We are keeping a really close watch on this as it develops because we know that there might potentially be more flooding particularly in areas which may be affected by tidal waters.” It said emergency services were on standby at Greatford which it said threatened to inundate dozens of properties in the area owns a caravan on the front row of the Proctors Pleasure Park which was surrounded by floodwater on Tuesday He told the PA news agency: “(The water) is the highest I’ve seen it Mr Monteith added that he no longer lives in the caravan and only keeps furniture inside but said that it is “more than likely” damaged A woman who lives near the Proctors Pleasure Park and did not wish to be named said: “They put in new flood defences – it used to flood all the time then it stopped that’s what it’s for but they build houses on it and nobody will acknowledge it or accept it.” around 50 pupils were evacuated from a school in Edenham All roads leading to Edenham Primary School were flooded though the school remained safe because it is on higher ground road and rail links have been closed including the A1 in Lincolnshire – which is closed between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham And Great Western Railway said flooding has closed the line between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall Bristol and Liverpool John Lennon airports were forced to suspend flights earlier on Tuesday because of the conditions National Resources Wales has 10 flood alerts in place It comes as the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) called for the Government to take action to prepare fire and rescue services for flood response following widespread flooding fire and rescue services in England do not have a statutory duty to respond to flooding meaning that central Government does not provide secure funding for national flood resilience and response The FBU wrote to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in November calling for “the UK to be made resilient to flooding with a statutory duty and investment” The coldest nights of the year are expected this week with temperatures potentially reaching minus 14C on Wednesday night and minus 16C on Thursday night both in the north east of England and Scotland snow and rain forecast for northern Scotland and Northern Ireland mean yellow warnings for snow and ice are in place from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday at midday with a yellow weather warning in place from 9am until midnight on Wednesday The Met Office has warned of a small chance of power cuts and even the potential for rural communities to be cut off Passengers and vehicles could also become stranded in the snow Network Rail teams will be carrying out essential track lowering work near Loughborough this weekend as part of wider multi-million-pound Midland Main Line improvements Passengers are being urged to check before they travel while teams work on Saturday 22 March and Sunday 23 March to lower the track at a railway bridge in Barrow Upon Soar to install overhead line equipment Track lowering involves reducing the level of the railway track under bridges which will create the necessary clearance and allow enabling work to begin for the future installation of overhead wires This method is significantly less disruptive than the alternative of rebuilding bridges which would require long road closures and create more noise and disruption to local communities This work is part of a programme of improvements to the Midland Main Line which will allow for the installation of overhead line equipment in the future leading to more reliable journeys teams will also be carrying out drainage work in Draycott They will also be renewing the switches and crossings near Long Eaton - the specialist equipment used by trains to change from one track to another - meaning smoother journeys for passengers East Midlands Railway services* will run to an amended timetable with rail replacement buses in operation on some routes said: "This essential work at Barrow upon Soar is an important milestone in our programme to modernise the Midland Main Line By lowering the track rather than raising the bridge we're able to minimise disruption to the local community while still delivering these crucial improvements "Track lowering is a less intrusive and more cost-effective solution that will allow us to install the overhead line equipment needed for electric trains in the future which will provide passengers with greener “We would like to thank passengers for their patience and understanding while this work takes place.” customer experience director for East Midlands Railway we are running an amended train service between Sheffield/Derby/Nottingham and London St Pancras “We recommend customers planning to travel between from 6pm on Saturday 22 March or any time on Sunday 23 March to check their journey in advance before travelling as your journey may involve a rail replacement bus Buses will run between Nottingham and Leicester and Derby and Leicester on Sunday 23 March Full details about the changes can be found on the EMR website “We would like to thank our customers for their patience whilst Network Rail carry out the engineering work on the overhead line equipment This work will greatly benefit our customers in the future with more reliable journeys to and from London.” Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check their journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner at www.nationalrail.co.uk East Midlands Railway Intercity services between Sheffield/Derby/Nottingham and London St Pancras International will run to amended timings Rail replacement buses will operate between East Midlands Parkway and Loughborough Several regional services will terminate at Nottingham with rail replacement buses completing journeys to Leicester A reduced amended timetable will operate between Sheffield/Derby/Nottingham and London St Pancras International: Trains will no longer run between Derby and East Midlands Parkway on the Sunday Rail replacement bus services will run between: Two buses per hour between Nottingham – Beeston – East Midlands Parkway – Loughborough – Leicester Two buses per hour between Nottingham – East Midlands Parkway – Leicester Two buses per hour between Derby – Long Eaton – East Midlands Parkway – Loughborough – Leicester Two buses per hour between Derby – East Midlands Parkway - Leicester For more information on the changes to services, please visit: Engineering works: East Midlands Parkway 22 March | National Rail to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years The rest centre at John Storer House has now closed The rest centre at Barrow upon Soar has now closed we have set up a rest centre at John Storer House in Loughborough for anyone evacuated from properties in the Bottleacre Lane / Belton Road area which has flooded overnight Please make your way there if you can if you have been evacuated and need somewhere to go Council officers are there and can offer further advice Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum about flooding in Charnwood following the issuing of a severe flooding warning for the caravan parks at Barrow The severe flood warning and Emergency Text Alert issued by the Environment Agency expects these levels to continue to rise especially on the river Soar near Proctors Park Meadow Farm Marina and Caravan Park near Barrow upon Soar The decision has been made to ask residents of Proctors Park to evacuate to a safe respite centre set up at the Methodist Church Hall in Barrow emergency services are on site to help facilitate the relocation of residents This evacuation is an isolated event and we do not want residents in the wider areas to be concerned but that they are warned and informed NHS and other organisations across the area are continuing to work round-the-clock to keep people safe and supported Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum we’re urging residents to take extra care as surface water turns to ice Gritters are out and about but take extra care and stick to gritted routes."  To reiterate previous safety messages: A severe, danger-to-life warning was in place at caravan parks on the River Soar in Leicestershire but has since been removed The fire service, which declared a major incident on Monday, said there were 42 residents at flood-hit Proctors Park - 19 of whom chose to evacuate In total, crews have rescued 59 people and evacuated 209 homes in the county Temperatures are set to dip below freezing, with cold weather set to continue until Friday Meanwhile, East Midlands Ambulance Service declared its first ever critical incident partly due to demand caused by the flooding Our live updates have finished for the day You can keep up to date with the latest on flooding disruption around the UK by clicking here Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingResidents rescued in overnight evacuationpublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:55 GMT 7 JanuaryAsha PatelBBC News Volunteers from Leicestershire's Search and Rescue service worked through the night to help residents escape their flooded homes in the Belgrave area of Leicester said the team was called to the Abbey Lane and Corporation Road area of the city at about 19:00 GMT on Monday "We were there to support them initially but it quickly became evident that we would need to get involved in evacuating further residents which we did right the way through to about 02:00," Mr Canham said "On Abbey Lane [the water] was probably knee-deep but as you turned into some of the side streets it immediately became waist-deep It's just an awful situation and you just can't remain in the property when it gets that bad." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRiver Trent levels expected to peak on Wednesdaypublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:50 GMT 7 JanuaryLauren MonaghanLocal Democracy Reporting Service The River Trent's water levels are still rising but should peak by the middle of Wednesday more than half of the average rainfall for January fell in the night The Environment Agency has forecast no more rain for the next several days there is anticipated to be a delayed impact on the River Trent in Nottinghamshire with the flooding in Leicestershire and Derbyshire The agency is predicting raised water levels in the Trent Between 20 and 30 homes have been evacuated in the county since the adverse weather hit including homes in the Trent Valley and a few near Retford Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Our drains are well kept' county councillor sayspublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:47 GMT 7 JanuaryAsha PatelBBC News Leicestershire County Council's cabinet member for highways and transport has told the BBC that drains across the county are regularly cleaned Speaking about the work the council's teams are doing in response to the severe flooding O'Shea said they would clear drains "where they needed to" He added: "Our drains are really well kept across the county council and we actually do have them regularly cleaned The cabinet member added the Melton and Charnwood were the "worst affected" areas of the county Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhy no name for this week's weather?published at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:38 GMT 7 JanuaryKaye ForsterBBC Weather Many people have been asking why the low pressure system responsible for the flooding on Monday wasn’t named storms will usually be named on the basis of the impacts from strong winds when it has the potential to cause disruption or damage resulting in an amber or red warning because the centre of low pressure system crossed the East Midlands very slowly on Sunday night the winds were not particularly problematic The position of the low meant the strongest winds were across France The Met Office can consider impacts of other weather types when naming a storm if its impact could lead to flooding as advised by the Environment Agency SEPA and Natural Resources Wales flood warnings Yellow warnings were issued for rain on Sunday night but even if an amber or red warning had been issued not every warning has to be associated with a named storm Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLeicestershire flooding compared to Storm Henkpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:30 GMT 7 JanuaryAsha PatelBBC News River levels in Leicestershire are "inching above" where they were during Storm Henk last year A spokesperson for the agency told the BBC it had flood warnings in place - from Cossington down to Kegworth along the River Soar - as well as at Melton Mowbray and in Frisby with "really high river levels in all of those areas" it's just inching above what we saw last year with Storm Henk," they said it had reports of 500 properties being internally flooded in Leicester and Leicestershire Areas highlighted in red on the map above show where flood warnings are in place Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingNew ice warning for the East Midlandspublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:23 GMT 7 JanuaryGavin BevisBBC News The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire The warning begins at 17:00 today and lasts until 12:00 on Wednesday Icy stretches will have "some impacts" on transport Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSchool to close due to floodingpublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:13 GMT 7 JanuaryGavin BevisBBC News A school in Leicestershire has told pupils to stay at home on Wednesday due to problems caused by flooding said local flooding - combined with the sewer repairs in Latimer Street - had created "unprecedented site issues" School bosses said they were working with Severn Trent Water and the council on getting the school back open on Thursday Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSevere flood warning removedpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:03 GMT 7 JanuaryBreakingAsha PatelBBC News A severe flood warning in place for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow-upon-Soar since last night has been removed by the Environment Agency The agency downgraded the warning after water levels dropped but warned they remain "very high" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'These flooding events must stop' - MPpublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:50 GMT 7 JanuaryTess RushinLocal Democracy Reporting Service A Conservative MP has called for officials to take "immediate action" on the "destructive" flooding in Leicestershire Oadby & Wigston's Neil O'Brien wants Leicestershire County Council and the Environment Agency to meet to discuss how to prevent a repeat of this week's floods He pointed to homebuilding adding to the situation and said: "These yearly flooding events must stop." said his authority was also calling for an urgent meeting so "lessons can be learnt" An Environment Agency spokesperson said it was looking to improve defences in the Harborough area while county councillor Ozzy O'Shea said the authority sympathised with anyone who had suffered damage He added: "Whilst we are not responsible for we are working hard with partner agencies on their investigations so we can coordinate responses and take action where we can." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingNearly 20 opt to leave flood-hit caravan parkpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:37 GMT 7 JanuaryNavtej JohalMidlands correspondent The service said there were 42 residents in total at the caravan site A risk-to-life flood warning remains in place at the site though water levels are slowly receding - from a peak height of 2.51m at 05:00 earlier today Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCold weather to continue until Friday - councilpublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:33 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News Leicestershire County Council said while there were still dozens of flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - and flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - a cold snap could lead to more disruption A spokesperson said: "The cold weather will continue until Friday and a risk of flooded areas freezing - keep yourselves safe Temperatures are set to dip below freezing tonight Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'I was just thinking - get the person out from there'published at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:19 GMT 7 JanuaryAlex ThorpBBC News A restaurant owner has described the moment he rescued a woman who was stranded in her car in flood water who runs The Italian Greyhound in the Leicestershire village of Great Glen waded into the water after he was alerted to a woman inside the car outside the restaurant on Monday "I was just thinking - get the person out from there," he said Mr Kazazi carried the woman to his restaurant to dry off and warm up told the BBC she was well and thanked Mr Kazazi for rescuing her Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSome Leicestershire routes back openpublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:59 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News A number of routes in south Leicestershire have been reopened He added flooding had been cleared in Riverside Way in Narborough but the road was still impacted by a car that was caught in the water Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingVolunteers help clean up Syston Rugby Clubpublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:38 GMT 7 JanuaryHelen McCarthyReporter Everything that was inside the building is now outside and a number of volunteers have come along to help said more than 30 people had volunteered to clean up this morning "We are really thankful to everyone who has come down already," Mr Batton said The same building flooded for the first time last year and has been damaged again Mr Batton said installing flood defences was "something the club will have to start looking at" in the future Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPub offering support in Systonpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:27 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News A pub in Syston has said it will offer hot drinks and shelter to residents affected by flooding The Midland Railway said in a statement: "If anyone in the area is looking for a safe place to keep warm until you get plans sorted or [it's] safe to go back home we are offering free coffee and teas for everyone struggling with the floods." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingDerby roads reopenpublished at 15:11 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:11 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News Roads and a footbridge closed due to flooding in Derby on Monday are back open Locko Road and the Cathedral Green Footbridge Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLoughborough MP to push for flood defence fundingpublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:58 GMT 7 JanuaryJude WinterBBC News Loughborough MP Jeevun Sandher has posted a video on X, external offering advice to those affected by flooding in Loughborough and Quorn Sandher said he was "on the ground" to help people pursuing insurance claims for flood damage The Labour MP also said he would push for money to be spent on flood defences in his constituency going forward I will be pushing to bring that here to Loughborough and in Quorn," he said Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingDerbyshire gritters rolling in 'challenging' conditionspublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:38 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News Drivers in Derbyshire have been warned of a risk of ice with temperatures due to fall "well below zero" overnight The county council said sleet and snow showers had also hit parts of the county this afternoon Crews are out gritting primary and secondary routes and they will be out again at 02:00 GMT on Wednesday The following roads in the county remain shut: Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingEast Midlands Ambulance Service critical incident continuingpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:28 GMT 7 JanuaryRob SissonsReporter More than 500 emergencies were waiting for a response from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) when it declared a critical incident on Monday for the first time ever EMAS explained there was "a great risk" of patient harm and had to take action in the face of rising demand and ambulances stuck at hospitals handing over patients Director of operations Ben Holdaway said: "It was a huge step for us Please only call 999 if you believe yourself to be in a life-threatening situation it's likely there will be a delay in us getting to you." The critical incident is ongoing and will be reviewed this afternoon Environment Agency flood warnings and flood alerts remain in place in Charnwood The severe flood warning warning which was in place for River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar has been downgraded to a flood warning Never attempt to drive through a flood when you don't know the depth Two feet of flowing water can sweep away most vehicles (including large 4x4s) Don't ignore Road Closed signs—they have been put out for your safety For more flooding advice and information, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/flooding. River Soar at Barrow upon Soar at 1:18pm on 7 January 2025 but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar at 4:48pm on 7 January 2025 The Severe Flood status has now been removed River Soar at Cossington Village at 10:41am on 7 January 2025 flooding of property continues during Tuesday River Soar at Cotes and Loughborough Moors at 12:26pm on 7 January 2025 River Soar at Moor Lane in Normanton on Soar and Hathern Sports Ground at 3:33pm on 7 January 2025 River levels are high at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall River Soar at Mountsorrel Lock and riverside properties and mills at 1:04pm on 7 January 2025 River Soar at Quorn at 1.13pm on 7 January 2025 River Soar at Sileby at 1:09pm on 7 January 2025 River Soar at Zouch Island at 11:59am on 7 January 2025 River levels remain high and are slowly rising towards a peak at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall River Trent at Barrow upon Trent at 10:01am on 7 January 2025 Thrussington and Ratcliffe at 3:22pm on 7 January 2025 Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road at 12:33pm on 7 January 2025 River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall Lower River Soar in Leicestershire at 9:58am on 7 January 2025 Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby the access road to Sileby Mill and the B675 Quorn to Barrow road River Wreake in Leicestershire at 9:58am on 7 January 2025 River levels are high but steady at the Brentingby Dam river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Mill Lane and Water Lane at Frisby on the Wreake Upper Soar catchment at 9:59am on 7 January 2025 Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Littlethorpe https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034WAF402 Emergency services have been rescuing people caught in flood water at a caravan park near Barrow upon Soar A severe flood warning was issued late on Monday evening by the Environment Agency It said large scale evacuation would be required in the area The agency said river levels were rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and rapidly melting snow Flooding of properties is expected to continue and the areas most at risk are Proctor's Pleasure Park near Barrow BBC Leicester reporter Jo Bostock who was in Barrow spoke to Kelly Hinch The flooding situation in Charnwood is improving but a number of Environment Agency flood warnings and alerts remain in place The number of flood warnings has dropped from 11 yesterday evening to three at 10.30am on Wednesday river levels do remain high and residents should still act with caution With temperatures dropping overnight and remaining low today residents are urged to take extra care as surface water turns to ice Leicestershire County Council gritters have been out but take extra care and stick to gritted routes River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar at 7:58am on 8 January 2025 River Soar at Moor Lane in Normanton on Soar and Hathern Sports Ground at 7:59am on 8 January 2025 River levels are high but steady at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall River Soar at Zouch Island at 7:58am on 8 January 2025 River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall Lower River Soar in Leicestershire at 4:57pm on 7 January 2025 River levels are high but steady at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall River Wreake in Leicestershire at 4:54pm on 7 January 2025 Environment Agency flood warnings and flood alerts remain in place in the Charnwood area this evening For the latest travel information in the area tune into local radio stations and follow @ATCLeicester on X or visit the one.network website: https://one.network/ Check for flooding in your area - https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/ River Soar at Mountsorrel Lock and riverside properties and mills issued at 5.01pm with areas most at risk being Mountsorrel Lock https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOMNTSORRL River Soar at Cotes and Loughborough Moors issued at 5.27pm with areas most at risk being Cotes https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOCOTES Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road issued at 5.47pm today with areas most at risk being Loughborough from the River Soar https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFSOMNTSORRL Rearsby Brook at Rearsby at 1:53pm on 6 January 2025 River levels remain high at the Leicester Rearsby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall roads and farmland continues through today into this evening Areas most at risk are properties at Brookside and Church Lane The ford at Church Lane may remain impassable https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFRBREARSBY River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar at 4:40pm on 6 January 2025 River levels are rising at the Brentingby Dam river gauge River Soar at Zouch Island at 2:56pm on 6 January 2025 River levels remain high at the Kegworth river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall roads and farmland remains through today into tomorrow Rivers Wreake and Soar for riverside properties near Syston and Birstall at 4:09pm on 6 January 2025 River levels are rising at the Freemans Weir river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall River Wreake at Thrussington and Ratcliffe on the Wreake at 1:44pm on 6 January 2025 River levels remain high at the Frisby river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall the risk of flooding to property and farmland remains through today into the early hours of tomorrow morning https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/034FWFWRRATHRUSS Thrussington and Ratcliffe at 11:39am on 6 January 2025 River levels are rising at the Syston and Frisby river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey at 2:14pm on 6 January 2025 River levels remain high at the Glenfield river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall roads and farmland remains through today into tomorrow morning Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road at 12:11pm on 6 January 2025 River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Lisle Street river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall Areas most at risk are areas north of the A6 in Loughborough including business properties around Belton Road Lower River Soar in Leicestershire at 4:29pm on 5 January 2025 Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road River Wreake in Leicestershire at 4:38pm on 5 January 2025 flooding of roads and farmland is possible from tomorrow morning Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire at 4:29pm on 5 January 2025 For more flooding advice and information, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/flooding. Rearsby Brook at Rearsby at 1:53pm on 6 January 2025 River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar at 4:40pm on 6 January 2025 River Soar at Zouch Island at 2:56pm on 6 January 2025 Rivers Wreake and Soar for riverside properties near Syston and Birstall at 4:09pm on 6 January 2025 River Wreake at Thrussington and Ratcliffe on the Wreake at 1:44pm on 6 January 2025 Thrussington and Ratcliffe at 11:39am on 6 January 2025 Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey at 2:14pm on 6 January 2025 Wood Brook and River Soar at Loughborough to the north of Derby Road at 12:11pm on 6 January 2025 For more flooding advice and information, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/flooding. A danger to life flood warning is in place for parts of the UK as dozens of people have been rescued by firefighters - and more rain with a large-scale evacuation required to save lives after heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt amid the Environment Agency's severe flood warning for the River Soar Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said as of 6am 59 people had been rescued - including the two in Leicester Road police said the body of a man had been recovered yesterday from an area of flooding in Beal Scores of flood warnings remain in place across England as fresh snow flurries hit London and Manchester this morning A critical incident was declared by East Midlands Ambulance for the first time ever yesterday with flooding partly responsible for the "level of escalation" A major incident was declared by authorities in Lincolnshire last night with a warning that more flooding could occur today with reports of 62 properties "internally flooded" Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said in a statement: "We are keeping a really close watch on this as it develops because we know that there might potentially be more flooding particularly in areas which may be affected by tidal waters." road and rail links have been closed including the A1 in Lincolnshire - which is closed between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham The A628 Woodhead Pass in South Yorkshire/Derbyshire is shut between the A616 for Flouch and the A57 for Hollingworth because of snow We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences Flooding means all rail lines are closed between Peterborough and Leicester affecting CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway services Northern said a fault with the signalling system means no trains can run between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester airport Accreditation: PA RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites A caravan park at Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire Vehicles in flood water near the River Devon \u003Cp\u003EA snow plough driver at the closed snow gates on the A93 in Spittal of Glenshee \u003Cp\u003EFlooding at a caravan park near Barrow upon Soar \u003Cp\u003EA view of flooding around Pulborough in West Sussex\u003C/p\u003E Flood warnings and alerts remain in force across the country after a number of major incidents led to residents being evacuated from hundreds of homes The Environment Agency issued a national emergency alert due to risk of life at the start of this week after heavy rain has severely impacted places such as Leicestershire and Lincolnshire Although some flood warnings have been removed in the past 24 hours there are still currently 79 flood warnings and 150 flood alerts across the country caused a number of rivers to burst their banks has caused flood damage to more than 300 properties which means flooding poses a danger to life a caravan park where incident response staff are patrolling watercourses close to the area flood duty manager at the Environment Agency said: “The recent heavy rain combined with melting snow means it is probable significant river flooding will continue in Leicestershire today with minor river flooding probable in some other parts of the country continuing through to Thursday for some larger rivers “Environment Agency teams continue to be out on the ground taking action to reduce the impact of flooding issuing flood warnings and supporting those communities affected “We urge people to remain vigilant over the next few days and advise anyone travelling to be especially careful and urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through flood water as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.” The areas that have been most affected are Leicestershire and Lincolnshire Flood warnings remain in place across North Yorkshire In Leicestershire there has been a large-scale evacuation as a response to a severe flood warning The region’s fire and rescue service was the first to declare a major incident as it responded to 380 calls and attended 56 flooding incidents assistant chief fire and rescue officer in at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We are incredibly proud of our crews control and staff for all their outstanding work and efforts during this major incident “We also want to thank the public for their support so far and urge them to continue following safety advice “These small actions can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe.” lead member for highways and transport at Leicestershire County Council said: “Please do only travel if necessary and don’t attempt to drive through or wade through flood waters “We are also urging motorists to take care over the next few days as we are expecting freezing conditions relevant agencies will carry out investigations into the potential causes of flooding if necessary “The effects of climate change are leading to more frequent flood events so we are urging residents to ensure that they are prepared for flooding.” The BBC reported that Leicestershire’s rescue services worked through the night of 7 January to help residents escape their flooded homes in the Belgrave area of Leicester Lincolnshire also declared major incidents as a result of the flooding A total of 88 homes have been confirmed to have been flooded with most being in Boston and South Kesteven While the flooding appears to have reduced and some residents are able to return to their homes there are 12 road closures across the county and people have been cautioned against passing through these roads In North Yorkshire there are 10 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts in place Areas that are forecasted to be most affected include Holderness Drain specifically low-lying land and roads on the east side of the River Hull at Tophill Low Floods minister Emma Hardy said: “My thoughts are with the people businesses and communities impacted by the recent flooding across the country “I continue to speak with officials from the Environment Agency and MPs to ensure that impacted communities are receiving the necessary support “I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the vital work that the Environment Agency and emergency services are doing to keep people safe “The government is working at pace to accelerate the building of flood defences through our new Floods Resilience Taskforce so we can continue to protect people and their homes.” It is the second extreme weather event in recent months that has caused residents to be evacuated, after major flooding caused by Storm Bert in November led to “significant challenges” for tenants across South Wales New to Inside Housing? 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Click here to manage your newsletters Heavy flooding and snow are causing disruption and major incidents have been declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire About 100 flood warnings remain in effect in England A severe "danger to life" warning near Barrow upon Soar has been downgraded but the Environment Agency warns water levels remain "very high" Flights were temporarily halted at airports in Aberdeen but they've now reopened – although some disruptions remain Get the forecast in your area on BBC Weather This fox in Sheffield was getting ready for another chilly night We're going to wrap up our live coverage as the UK settles in for another freezing night of wintry weather The cold weather comes after another day of flooding causing havoc in central England but with no further rainfall expected in flood-hit areas in the coming days flood waters are likely to begin subsiding roads closed and railways impacted by the poor weather People continued to grapple with the impact of the severe flooding that has affected homes and businesses across the Midlands in England and a man had to be rescued from a flooded caravan park in Leicestershire's Barrow upon Soar in place across England on Tuesday afternoon One flood warning and six flood alerts were active in Wales forecasters predict the coldest nights of the year so far on Wednesday and Thursday and temperatures are expected to fall as low as -20 C in some areas A series of yellow weather warnings covering the next few days have already become active - with the latest warning of the danger of ice in parts of northern Wales as well as areas in central and northern England You can follow all the latest in our news story here, and as ever you can check the forecast for your area on BBC Weather here Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingChristmas toys ruined as flood hits family home in Lincolnshirepublished at 18:22 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January18:22 GMT 7 JanuaryDavid McKenna and Harry ParkhillBBC News says it has been a distressing time for her family A mum from Grantham in Lincolnshire says she felt "powerless" after her daughter's Christmas toys were ruined from floodwater in their home. said the water had caused extensive damage to the property and ruined a doll's house which was her daughter's Christmas present She said the water had entered their house from the back and was probably about 8in (20cm) up the wall at its worst - nearly 200 properties have been flooded across Greater Lincolnshire "We tried our best to get what we could upstairs - but it's upsetting because it's your home and it's things that you have worked hard for," she tells the BBC "It's overwhelming and you feel powerless," Emma adds Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMore than 100 flood warnings still in placepublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:56 GMT 7 JanuaryWe're approaching 18:00 in the London newsroom and there are still more than 100 flood warnings in place across the country A "danger to life" flood warning that was in place near Barrow upon Soar has been downgraded but the Environment Agency warns water levels remain "very high" More than 260 flood warnings have been removed in the past 24 hours - you can search specific locations on the government's flood alert website., external Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLatest travel disruption as UK grapples with floods and snowpublished at 17:35 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:35 GMT 7 JanuaryImage source There are 106 flood warnings in place, external across the country with the Environment Agency warning people not to drive through floodwater “as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car." The agency highlighted flooding on roads in Leicestershire and warned people to be careful Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhat weather warnings are in place on Wednesday?published at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:10 GMT 7 JanuaryThere are four yellow weather warnings in place across the UK on Wednesday North and west Scotland: A yellow warning for snow and ice has been in place since 12:00 on Tuesday and will last until 12:00 on Wednesday which is expected to lead to some travel disruption Most areas in Northern Ireland: A yellow warning for snow and ice started at 15:00 on Tuesday and is also expected to end at 12:00 on Wednesday Wales and Yorkshire: A yellow warning for ice covering these areas begins at 17:00 on Tuesday and ends at 12:00 on Wednesday Icy stretches will lead to "some impacts to transport" south east and south west England: A yellow warning for snow starts at 0900 on Wednesday and will end at midnight The Met Office says there is a "small chance" of power cuts of rural communities becoming cut off and travel delays Keep up to date with the warnings on the Met Office website., external Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: We're in for a cold one on Wednesdaypublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:44 GMT 7 JanuaryBBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingNew ice warning for areas in northern England Midlands and north Walespublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:26 GMT 7 JanuaryBreakingThe Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice covering areas in the east and west Midlands Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingIn pictures: Snowy scenes from England and Scotlandpublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:59 GMT 7 JanuaryBlankets of snow have been pictured in parts of England and Scotland with some people braving the cold weather Yellow warnings for snow and ice are in place in northern and western Scotland as well as Northern Ireland until midday tomorrow Yellow warnings are in place in parts of Scotland and most of Northern Ireland A dogwalker in a snowy field in Northumberland Skiers brave the snow at Glenshee Ski Centre in Scotland Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLatest on weather disruption across the UKpublished at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:21 GMT 7 JanuaryImage source PA MediaIt's approaching 15:30 in the London newsroom here's the latest on weather disruption across the UK Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingYellow warnings for snow and ice: What you need to knowpublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:00 GMT 7 JanuaryYellow warnings are issued by the Met Office when there's a medium likelihood of low-level impact in the area due to weather conditions They are currently in place in northern and western Scotland as well as Northern Ireland until 12:00 tomorrow People in areas with a yellow warning are being urged to plan their journeys ahead Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCold Weather Payments paid for second time in some parts of northern Englandpublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:35 GMT 7 JanuaryColletta SmithCost of living correspondent A second round of Cold Weather Payments is being made to people on benefits in some areas across the north of England The same postcode areas have been triggered as those who received pay-outs during the last cold snap in November The payments are made when a period of seven days of zero or below temperatures are forecast or recorded It means an automictic payment of £25 arrives directly into people’s bank accounts if they receive certain benefits including Pension Credit and Universal Credit to help them afford the cost of extra heating during particularly cold weather Areas in England along the Scottish border had payments triggered on last week because of this week’s freezing forecasts so recipients should receive the money by the end of next week People in the same areas had payments triggered on 17 or 18 of November bringing the total pay-outs this winter to £50 per recipient in those areas The payment system is different in Scotland with a single Winter Heating Payment of £58.75 being made automatically to all eligible benefits recipients between December and February whatever the weather Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: Boston residents say neighbours warned them of floodingpublished at 14:18 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:18 GMT 7 JanuaryResidents in flood-hit Boston have been describing how they were alerted by their neighbours warning them "we're getting flooded" we've got about 12 inches of water all through the house" said Pat Patricia about her flooded street Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Unprecedented' flooding at Leicestershire caravan parkpublished at 13:48 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January13:48 GMT 7 JanuaryImage source PACaravan owners have been speaking about what they say is "unprecedented" flooding at a caravan park near Barrow upon Soar As we reported earlier, a man also had to be rescued after being stranded in his caravan at the site Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service , externalsay that over the last 24 hours they have responded to 380 calls and attended 56 flooding incidents Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWatch: Man wakeboards along flooded roadpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January13:28 GMT 7 JanuaryThis video can not be played flooding has caused widespread disruption across Leicester but one man saw it as an opportunity to go wakeboarding Footage taken by the BBC News helicopter captured him being pulled along by a vehicle on a flooded road near Birstall in the county On Monday, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident warning the public to avoid flooded routes and "never to enter flood water" A danger-to-life flood warning is also in place after dozens of people were rescued by firefighters Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingAt least 300 properties flooded since New Year's Eve - Environment Agencypublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January13:12 GMT 7 JanuaryImage source A pooch in Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire where there is a severe flood warning The Environment Agency says at least 300 properties have flooded since 31 December It is urging people to "remain vigilant" as flood warnings remain and warns that a mixture of melting snow and saturated ground could risk further disruption in parts of England on Tuesday and Wednesday Floods minister Emma Hardy says: "The government is working at pace to accelerate the building of flood defences through our new Floods Resilience Taskforce so we can continue to protect people and their homes." You can check for flood alerts and warnings in your local area here., external Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingNew snow and ice warning for Scotland in placepublished at 12:49 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January12:49 GMT 7 JanuaryImage source Another yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Scotland the Met Office now has two yellow snow and ice warnings issued for today covering most of Northern Ireland and parts of northern and western Scotland The warning for northern and western Scotland is in place for 24 hours from midday today Another warning for most of Northern Ireland begins at 15:00 today and lasts until 12:00 tomorrow There’s also a separate warning tomorrow for parts of southern England Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLatest figures for flood alerts and warningspublished at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January12:30 GMT 7 JanuaryWe're halfway through the day – here’s the latest on flood warning and alert numbers: You can find the full list here, external Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLeicestershire residents react to another year of floodingpublished at 12:19 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January12:19 GMT 7 JanuaryPeople in the Leicestershire village of Quorn are reacting to the flooding tells the BBC that around 100 people in the community were out for over 12 hours yesterday helping the clean-up efforts and those affected by the flood Quorn is the "epicentre" of the floods as it has water coming from three directions - from the River Soar and two surrounding brooks have flooded again - leaving the latter's basement completely underwater Austin spends a lot of his time monitoring water levels and "trying to predict what's going to happen" While the community response has been "great" according to Austin fellow Quorn resident Pauline says: "They can't keep taking it every year.. we do need to find out what's happening and why." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingIn Pictures: Flooding hits Leicestershire caravan parkpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January11:55 GMT 7 JanuaryWe've seen some photos of a flooded caravan park near Barrow upon Soar where there is a severe flood warning - which means danger to life - in place They show a rescue team helping a man in a flooded caravan park using a kayak Leicestershire Fire and Rescue's Judi Beresford said that water "has continued to rise" Evacuations have taken place in Barrow upon Soar following the flooding Residents in Leicestershire have reported their phones emitting a siren to warn of severe flooding The Met Office has said it expects river levels to remain high until Wednesday Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingAre you affected by today's weather Let us knowpublished at 11:40 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January11:40 GMT 7 JanuaryHave you been affected by today's weather Whether it's another snow day for the kids or difficulty getting to work You can get in touch in the following ways: Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. 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Read our Privacy notice More than 100 flood warnings are in force across England and more rain The Environment Agency has urged people to remain vigilant over the coming days as flood warnings are still in place and a mixture of melting snow and saturated catchments could lead to further disruption in parts of England A danger to life warning was issued on Tuesday morning but has since been removed for the River Soar near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire where people living in caravan parks were urged by the Environment Agency to act with a large-scale evacuation required to save lives Dozens of people have been rescued by firefighters across Leicestershire since Monday “We urge people to remain vigilant over the next few days and advise anyone travelling to be especially careful and urge people to stay away from swollen rivers and not to drive through floodwater as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car.” One flood warning and six flood alerts were in place in Wales The coldest nights of the year are expected this week, with temperatures potentially reaching minus 14C on Wednesday night and minus 16C on Thursday night, both in the north-east of England and Scotland, the Met Office said The Met Office has warned of a small chance of power cuts and the potential for rural communities to be cut off Passengers and vehicles could also become stranded in the snow A yellow warning for ice has been issued covering parts of North Wales, the Midlands and areas in the north east and north west of England between 5pm on Tuesday and midday on Wednesday. Neil Monteith, 49, owns a caravan on the front row of the Proctors Pleasure Park, near Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire, which was surrounded by floodwater on Tuesday. He told the PA news agency: “(The water) is the highest I’ve seen it, I’ve never seen it this bad before.” Mr Monteith added that he no longer lives in the caravan and only keeps furniture inside, but said that it is “more than likely” damaged. A woman who lives near the Proctors Pleasure Park and did not wish to be named said: “They put in new flood defences – it used to flood all the time then it stopped, but this is unprecedented. “It’s a flood plain, that’s what it’s for, but they build houses on it and nobody will acknowledge it or accept it.” It comes as the Environment Agency estimated that across England at least 300 properties have flooded since New Year’s Eve. In North Yorkshire, police said the body of a man had been recovered on Monday from an area of flooding in Beal, near Eggborough and Knottingley. Hundreds of schools were closed across the UK on Tuesday, with Bradford City Council saying 184 were shut in its area, as well as more than a dozen in Lancashire and eight in Northern Ireland. Road and rail links have been closed including the A1 in Lincolnshire – which is closed between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham, according to National Highways. And Great Western Railway said flooding has closed the line between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall. Manchester, Bristol and Liverpool John Lennon airports were forced to suspend flights earlier on Tuesday because of the conditions. It comes as the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) called for the Government to take action to prepare fire and rescue services for flood response following widespread flooding. Unlike the rest of the UK, fire and rescue services in England do not have a statutory duty to respond to flooding, meaning that central Government does not provide secure funding for national flood resilience and response, the FBU said. The FBU wrote to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper in November, calling for “the UK to be made resilient to flooding with a statutory duty and investment”. Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayohits radioeast midlandsnewsAn 'act now' 'danger to life' severe flood warning urges an urgent evacuation in LeicestershirePeople were told to leave in the early hours of this morning (07/01) The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning for the River Soar covering caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar As well as an evacuation from the Procter Caravan Park in Barrow-upon-Soar a rest centre has been set up at a local Methodist Church Hall nearby A critical incident has been declared by East Midlands Ambulance for the first time ever with flooding partly responsible for the "level of escalation" Firefighters in Leicestershire say they've received hundreds of calls since the weekend and had to rescue almost 60 people who were trapped in either their homes or cars environment minister Emma Hardy told MPs flooding was "a personal priority" for her adding that the Environment Agency was particularly concerned about Lincolnshire Warning of further "localised" flooding to come over the next 24 to 36 hours she pledged to overhaul the Government's approach to funding flood defences "to ensure the challenges facing businesses and rural and coastal communities are taken into account when delivering flood protection" First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) The This is England actor was there with his son to see his nephew play at the time the incident occurred Played to a sparse crowd at Riverside Park in Barrow upon Soar, the match, which finished 3-0 in Barrow’s favour, was largely overshadowed by the actor making multiple comments towards the match officials Graham was reported as calling referee David Kennedy a “fat useless twat,” and a “fucking Teletubby,” among various other insults In fact, the abuse became so unavoidable that, at one point, Kennedy halted the game, refusing to carry on until Graham stepped away from the sidelines. In the wake of the incident, Graham was said to be “mortified”. According to a report by The Sun the Line of Duty star later phoned the referee to apologise “I need to do some soul searching and work out why I behaved the way I did,” Graham is said to have added Eyewitness sources have claimed that “nothing had even happened to make him flip out – it was like someone flicked a switch,” according to the outlet the local Football Association is said to be investigating the incident In a statement first reported by The Metro “The Leicestershire & Rutland County FA are aware of an alleged incident from a fixture between Barrow Town and Heather St Johns “We have been in contact with the match official to offer our support and we are carrying out a full investigation into the matter,” the statement continues “Offences against match officials are treated with the utmost seriousness – we strongly condemn any abusive or unacceptable behaviour towards our match officials.” The match occurred while Graham was presumably taking a break from his various upcoming projects. Most notably, the actor is set to portray Bruce Springsteen’s father, Douglas Springsteen, in the upcoming Boss biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere which is due to be released at some point in 2025 He is also set to appear in the upcoming The Immortal Man which takes place within the darkly stylish world of Peaky Blinders play iconWATCH: Weather journalist Nathan Rao outlines the weather warnings in place across the East Midlands A major incident has been declared across Leicestershire as emergency services battle widespread flooding that has already led to people across the region having to be rescued The Environment Agency has issued a severe "danger to life" flood warning for the River Soar near Barrow upon Soar Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service declared the major incident at 7.35am on Monday after receiving more than 200 emergency calls Crews have been responding to incidents involving cars stuck in floodwater and evacuating residents from their homes across Leicester Emergency response teams from every fire station across the region are currently deployed to tackle the crisis There was heavy rainfall across the country A vehicle makes its way through flood water Some people found creative ways to deal with the flooding A dramatic rescue unfolded in Great Glen when pub owner Cimi Kazazi saved a 63-year-old woman from her submerged car in the early hours of Monday morning who runs The Italian Greyhound pub restaurant waded through "completely freezing" flood water more than a metre deep after neighbours spotted the stranded driver "She said if I stayed there another 15 minutes she would have died she would have passed out," Kazazi told LeicestershireLive The rescued woman continued shaking for several hours despite being surrounded by heaters in the pub Local residents told Kazazi this flooding was the worst since the 1960s with the pub's beer garden tables completely submerged A vehicle is submerged under water near the River Devon Major roads and bus routes across Leicestershire have been severely disrupted with the A50 from Junction 22 of the M1 towards Markfield "currently impassable" due to flood water Three major bus operators - Arriva Midlands Kinchbus and Centrebus - have been forced to cancel or divert services across Leicester Arriva's Service 49 to Fleckney is terminating at Wigston Harcourt while the 84 Lutterworth service cannot serve stops in Cosby The village of Ratby has been left "gridlocked" with both Desford Lane and Station Road underwater leaving just Sacheverell Way as the only clear exit route The Environment Agency's severe flood warning for the River Soar caravan parks indicates an immediate risk to life and property A view of flood waters around the Little Venice caravan park in Yalding The public has been urged to avoid flooded routes and never enter floodwater Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place across most of south-west England and Wales until 10am Tuesday The same warning affects western and northern parts of Scotland until midday environment minister Emma Hardy told MPs flooding was “a personal priority” for her she pledged to overhaul the Government’s approach to funding flood defences "to ensure the challenges facing businesses and rural and coastal communities are taken into account when delivering flood protection." Train services between Sheffield, , Nottingham, and London St Pancras will be severely disrupted this weekend, Saturday, 22nd and Sunday, 23rd March, because of engineering work at The work is in connection with the multi-million-pound Midland Main Line improvements that required a railway bridge at Barrow upon Soar to be lowered to make room for overhead line equipment drainage work will be carried out at Draycott Sunday 23 March – train service alterations: Sunday 23 March – rail replacement bus services will operate between: Further information about the changes to services is online here The Midland Main Line improvements are also affecting other parts of the route, including near London St Pancras last Christmas and on weekends until June “This essential work at Barrow upon Soar is an important milestone in our programme to modernise the Midland Main Line. By lowering the track rather than raising the bridge, we’re able to minimise to the local community while still delivering these crucial improvements Track lowering is a less intrusive and more cost-effective solution that will allow us to install the overhead line equipment needed for electric trains in the future We would like to thank passengers for their patience and understanding while this work takes place.” You must be logged in to post a comment Michael Holden posted an update 3 hours ago David Spencer posted an update 5 hours ago David Spencer posted an update 5 hours ago David Spencer posted an update 5 hours ago Pete Wilding posted an update 7 hours ago as ITV News Reporter Stacey Foster explains The UK continues to suffer a winter blast as dozens of people have been rescued by firefighters and a severe flood warning indicating a “danger to life," has been put in place in Leicestershire The Environment Agency issued the flood warning for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar acknowledging the need for a "large-scale evacuation." “This severe warning has been issued because large-scale evacuation is required," it said “River levels are rising at the Pillings Lock river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt flooding of properties is expected to continue." A man was rescued from a caravan in Proctors Park firefighters rescued two people from floodwaters on Leicester Road according to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service Hundreds of schools across the UK were closed on Tuesday This all comes after the body of a man was recovered from an area of flooding in North Yorkshire on Monday but are still trying to contact his next of kin They added the discovery is not being treated as suspicious Tuesday: A yellow snow and ice warning is in effect for most of south-west England The same warning is in place for western and northern parts of Scotland until midday and Wednesday: The yellow weather warning for western and northern Scotland will remain in place from midday Tuesday until 12pm Wednesday There is also the potential for another yellow warning which would bring snow to south-east and west England Aberdeen and Liverpool John Lennon airports were forced to suspend flights earlier on Tuesday because of the conditions the A1 in Lincolnshire is closed in both directions between the B6326 near Newark-on-Trent and the B1174 near Grantham because of “extensive flooding” The A628 Woodhead Pass in South Yorkshire/Derbyshire is shut in both directions between the A616 for Flouch and the A57 for Hollingworth because of snow The A34 in Berkshire is closed southbound from the A339 for Donnington and the A4 for Newbury to allow emergency barrier repairs all lines are closed between Peterborough and Leicester Great Western Railway said flooding has closed the line between Liskeard and Looe in Cornwall Flooding near Hooton in Cheshire has stopped Merseyrail services between Hooton and Chester officials said 40 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts were in place across the county “We are keeping a really close watch on this as it develops because we know that there might potentially be more flooding particularly in areas which may be affected by tidal waters,” Lincolnshire Resilience Forum said in a statement It added that emergency services are on standby in Greatford which threatens to flood 49 properties in the area It comes after commuters on Monday suffered from travel misery as major roads and railway lines were blocked Hundreds of schools were closed across the country parents were advised to stay away until the end of the day as fire crews prepared to carry children through the floodwaters Environment Minister Emma Hardy told MPs flooding was “a personal priority” for her Warning of further “localised” flooding to come over the next 24 to 36 hours she pledged to overhaul the Government’s approach to funding flood defences “to ensure the challenges facing businesses and rural and coastal communities are taken into account when delivering flood protection” Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News As you were browsing something about your browser made us think you were a bot There are a few reasons this might happen: please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page We're getting everything ready for you and you'll be on your way in just a few moments We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK remember your settings and improve government services You have accepted additional cookies. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports a bridge carrying Grove Lane in Barrow upon Soar partially collapsed and a large volume of masonry fell onto the railway lines below core sampling work was being undertaken to investigate localised subsidence in the footpath on the south side of the bridge The bridge was closed to the public when the collapse occurred but the railway lines below were open to traffic When the coring had reached about 1.4 metres below ground water appeared at the surface and shortly afterwards the adjacent wall fell away from the side of the bridge a length of cast iron water main and the core sampling rig Five workers were able to get clear as the collapse occurred and no-one was injured Two of the four railway lines through the bridge were completely obstructed and there was debris on a third There were no trains on the immediate approach to the bridge at the time of the collapse The RAIB investigation found that the incident occurred because the bridge wall It had also been weakened by a full- height vertical crack probably had a slow leak which was causing on-going subsidence in the footpath there was no evidence that the wall was at risk of imminent collapse The coring work on the night of the incident disturbed the pressurised water main and it ruptured The consequent release of water behind the wall quickly overloaded it and caused the wall to overturn about its base Underlying the incident was the lack of understanding of the risk posed to the structure and to the open railway from coring in proximity to the water main The RAIB has made two recommendations to Network Rail The first relates to the competence of its staff and contractors and the availability of information to enable them to manage the potential risk to its structures from breaches of water utilities The second relates to the provision of appropriate engineering input to risk assessments for intrusive investigations and masonry repairs on bridges carrying water services A further recommendation is made to Network Rail’s contractor about the improvement of processes relating to street works and the location of water services The report has identified a learning point to reinforce the requirement for bridge examiners to report evidence of underground services and any changes since the previous inspection to enable a possible connection to be drawn between a water main and observations of defects on the bridge This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Home » What's on in Charnwood » 50 years of Charnwood The next Bank Holiday is on Monday, 5 May. As a result of the Bank Holiday, there will be some changes to services and facility opening hours. Full details The borough of Charnwood is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024.  1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 when three former districts – Barrow upon Soar Rural District Loughborough Municipal Borough and Shepshed Urban District – were all abolished.  and Charnwood Borough Council followed soon after.  the Council will be highlighting everything that is great about the borough on social media and its other online channels.  The Council will also be looking back on the past 50 years and is asking people from Charnwood and beyond to take part in the celebrations by sharing their favourite memories moments or places about Charnwood on social media Send us your photos and videos Please consider including details about what the picture/video shows and when it was taken Memories shared will be posted on our social media channels and will also feature on this webpage Charnwood Borough Council had 58 Founder Members across the political parties On the right is a picture of a board that shows the Mayor's of Charnwood from 1974 to 1998 Councillor Margaret Smidowicz is the current Mayor of Charnwood for 2023/24. View the full list of Mayor's over the past 50 years The board below shows the Leaders of the Council at Charnwood from April 1974 to the present day - from Cllr L.H Shardlow in 1974/75 to current leader of the Council As part of the borough’s 50th birthday celebrations we’ve been looking back at Royal visits to Loughborough over the years HM Queen Elizabeth II visited Loughborough University Diana Princess of Wales visited various sites in Loughborough Ladybird Books and Charnwood indoor bowls centre The Mayor’s Parlour at Loughborough Town Hall has several artefacts with a Royal connection including a thank you letter from the Chief Clerk to HM Queen Elizabeth II to the Mayor and Mayoress and the people of Charnwood for their 90th birthday wishes A commemorative plate for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee from 2012 also sits proudly in the parlour Loughborough Library will be hosting their ‘50th Anniversary Exhibition 1974-2024’ from May 9 until July 27 A poster for the event can be found below: The exhibition will be hosted in the Local and Family History Centre section of the library and will feature photos and monuments from the past half century.  The exhibition has been collated by the Loughborough Library Local Studies Volunteer Group.  The Council will also be looking at other opportunities to mark the milestone year.  Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Leicestershire and neighboring Lincolnshire in the English Midlands declared major incidents as they responded to hundreds of calls for help as waterways spilled over their banks and turned roads into rivers, burying cars up to their roofs. Caravans and cars sit in the floods of the river Soar in Barrow Upon Soar, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Darren Staples) A car sits in the floods of the river Soar in Barrow Upon Soar, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Darren Staples) Flooded banks of the river Soar in Barrow Upon Soar, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Darren Staples) A view of flooding around Pulborough in West Sussex, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP) Firemen help residents in the flooded area of Barrow Upon Soar, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Darren Staples) Flooded fields are seen in Glen Parva, Leicester, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP) A man wearing waders carries a dog at The Little Venice caravan park, surrounded by rising flood water, in Yalding, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, as weather warnings were issued across much of the UK. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP) The Little Venice caravan park is seen surrounded by rising flood water in Yalding, Kent, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP) A tent sits in the floods of the river Soar at the caravan parks in Barrow Upon Soar, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Darren Staples) Swaths of the Midlands in England were under water and more than 200 flood warnings were in place at one point as rivers overflowed and continued to inundate villages and drown farmland. A severe flood warning indicating life-threatening conditions was issued for the River Soar in Leicestershire where several trailer parks sit on the flood plain. Aerial photos showed mobile homes in Barrow Upon Soar surrounded by muddy waters and a car sunken up to its windows. Several train lines and major roads were also closed because of wet and icy conditions as snow and ice caused disruptions in northern England and Scotland. Airport runways in Manchester and Liverpool in northwest England, and Aberdeen in northeast Scotland, had to close for part of the morning while crews cleared snow. Since Monday, dozens of people have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars in the Midlands, and hundreds of schools were closed for the first days of classes this year in northern areas of the U.K. Duaa Abdulal said she was stuck upstairs with her mother and sister in Loughborough, Leicestershire after a repeat event of flooding that damaged the home a year ago. “Thankfully, today we managed to get everything upstairs when we got the flood warning,” Abdulal said. “We’re still recovering from last year, actually, we haven’t finished refurbishing the house, so it’s stressful.” The body of a man found in a flooded area near the River Aire in northern England was informally identified and North Yorkshire police said they were seeking his family. Leicestershire Police said officers were called to the scene in Barrow upon Soar shortly after 4.45pm on Tuesday The force said a woman had been struck by a car and the vehicle had left the scene The victim was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after the incident in Field Edge Drive on the Poppyfields estate officers found an abandoned black Land Rover said: "There were a couple of police cars in the village around 4pm and then at around 4.35pm there were sirens from all directions there were around eight police cars in the area "They very quickly cordoned off a large area and shooed the locals away." A 42-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder as a result of information given to police The force said he remains in custody and inquiries are ongoing Detective Inspector Mark Parish, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team said: "Our investigation to establish the circumstances of this incident is very much in its early stages Detective Parish adds: "Officers remain in the area carrying out enquiries." "While a number of people have been spoken to already I would ask anyone who believes they can help but has not yet come forward to do so "I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who has a dashcam in their vehicle or who has a video doorbell at their address "Any footage you’re able to provide could be vital." Woman swerves into lorry and overturns car while three times over drink limit Cafe owner hits out as annual electricity bill set to rise by £45,000 This item has been moved to the National Archives as RAIB has published its report describing this accident. See Report 21/2016 a passenger train collided with a conveyor boom projecting from an aggregates train standing in Barrow upon Soar sidings (some Network Rail documents refer to the sidings as Mountsorrel sidings) The train was the 10:20 hrs East Midlands Trains service from Leicester to York It consisted of a seven car class 222 diesel multiple unit and struck the boom of the wagon The maximum speed allowed for this type of train at this location is 110 mph (176 km/h) The driver applied the emergency brake and the train stopped approximately 0.75 miles (1.21 km) from the point of impact The front coach of the train was damaged by the impact but did not derail The unloading conveyor arm was also damaged and a member of staff was seriously injured and was taken to hospital by air ambulance the train was moved at low speed to Loughborough station where the passengers were detrained to continue their journeys on other services The wagon involved in the accident was part of a train which had been loaded with aggregates ready for departure the following day It was being prepared for service by the member of staff at the time of the accident Our investigation will examine the sequence of events leading up to and during the collision the preparation and maintenance work that was being carried out on the wagon the procedures which govern this work and any underlying management issues Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) or the Health & Safety Executive including any safety recommendations at the conclusion of our investigation; these will be available on our website You can subscribe to automated emails notifying you when we publish our reports The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response A much-loved family pub in Barrow, near Loughborough looks set to close its doors later this month are saying goodbye after 19 years in business - with the last day of trading set for Sunday Details behind the closure have not yet been released by the landlords, who said they are "heartbroken" to be leaving. A statement was published on the village pub's Facebook page earlier this week restaurant and a hotel - and is one of four establishments under the Probably the Best Pubs in the World umbrella which is understood to be handing the premises back to owners Star Bars The statement said: "It is with great sadness and regret that I find myself writing to inform you all of our closure of The Hunting Lodge READ MORE: Clarendon Park greengrocer The Allotment announces permanent closure "Our last day of trading will be the 25th of September We are unable to discuss the details of the decision at this moment in time but would like to take this opportunity on behalf of ourselves and all of our amazing staff to thank each and every one of you for your support during our 19 years here "It’s truly been a pleasure and we genuinely feel heartbroken to be leaving We would like to wish the next operator the very best of luck They’ll be coming into a cracking business with fantastic customers" Star Bars say they would like to keep the pub open after the current landlords leave if possible Barrow upon Soar is leased to an independent operator who has taken the decision to leave the pub We are working with him and potential new operators to ensure the pub remains open to customers period foodie pub in a beautiful village setting and is a great business venture for an experienced operator Anyone interested in running it can find more details on www.starpubs.co.uk or call our recruitment team on 08085 949596.” Both Probably the Best Pubs in the World have been contacted for comment Primark denies further price hikes amid Cost of Living crisis Review: An e-bike that brings the simplicity back to urban cycling Greggs customer 'going off her nut' after doughnut doesn't exist Limited edition glass designed to enhance experience of drinking sparkling water Inside tiny but gorgeous gift shop in front room of terrace house in Leicestershire village Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right A bridge over the Midland Lane Line in Leicestershire which partially collapsed earlier this month has reopened to pedestrians Work has been taking place round the clock at Grove Lane which crosses four tracks in Barrow upon Soar since August 1 when the incident happened to secure the bridge and create a safe walking route That phase of work is now complete and the footpath which is protected by a 2.4metre high fence said: “This was a significant incident and a lot of work has gone into securing the bridge and getting it ready to be used I’m pleased that pedestrians can now access the bridge again and thank those living nearby for bearing with us while the work has taken place “We have been in regular contact with those living near the bridge and will continue to let them know about the future plans.” Plans for the long term repairs to the bridge that would reopen the road to vehicles are currently being designed with further information to follow as soon as plans are finalised Trains running beneath the bridge are now back to normal speed Members of the public with an enquiry about the bridge repairs should contact Network Rail’s national helpline on 03457 11 41 41 A bridge which partially collapsed onto the Midland Main Line in Leicestershire last August will reopen to road vehicles on Monday Pieces of the bridge on Grove Lane in Barrow upon Soar fell onto the tracks overnight on 1 August 2016 resulting in a day of disruption as train services bound for London through the East Midlands were cancelled and diverted Short term repairs meant that train services were running again within 24 hours and although the bridge reopened to pedestrians three weeks later it has remained closed to road traffic to allow detailed assessments to be made and permanent repairs carried out The work to repair the road bridge has included removing 200 tonnes of debris reconnecting gas and water mains which run through the bridge said: “Repairing this bridge has been a huge project Work to repair old bridges such as this one are complicated and can run into unforeseen challenges Although we want the bridge to open as soon as possible we need to make sure that the bridge is safe for all users before it reopens  “I appreciate that the work has caused disruption to those living in the area and I apologise for this I’d like to take this opportunity to thank residents for their continued patience whilst this work is carried out.” Network Rail will hold a public information event on Wednesday 15 March between 16:00 and 19:00 at Barrow upon Soar Scout Hut Representatives from Network Rail and their contractors AMCO will be on hand to answer any questions which residents may have as well as to provide further information on the work which has taken place Further work will be required later in the year and residents will be able to find out more information at the event Network Rail will write to residents before the work begins to let them know the time and dates of the work as well as any road closures which will be put in place British Gypsum’s Barrow-upon-Soar gypsum mine in the UK and supplying a nearby plaster plant which is the largest and most advanced in Europe recently invested in two low profile underground lithium battery-powered gypsum haulers to cut CO2 emissions by a quarter By replacing existing diesel-powered units it is estimated these improvements will reduce CO2 emissions by 100 t a year – the equivalent to over 250,000 miles in a diesel car the company is investing in this new machinery which has already included a new Joy UFB-14 feeder breaker and 12HM46 A continuous miner to access thinner seams (<2.25 m) where existing equipment is too high These seams represent about 60% of reserves and are expected to produce over 12 Mt over the next 15 years 16.4 t) class haulers are capable of mining seams of 1.45 m and some of the first lithium battery models of their kind to have been delivered in the world British Gypsum also plans to replace a third diesel hauler with a battery-powered unit in 2024 The two new haulers are being tested on surface before heading underground into the room and pillar gypsum operation The new technology at the Leicestershire site marks another important step in the mine’s net zero journey said after the investment was first announced: “We are pleased to announce this investment into CO2-reducing equipment at our Barrow-upon-Soar site Our purpose is Making the World a Better Home and the switch to battery technology is a small step on the road to reducing the embodied carbon in plaster manufactured by British Gypsum in the UK The 25% reduction in CO2 emissions at Barrow is a significant milestone on our net zero roadmap for the mine These will be the first lithium battery powered rock haulers of their kind in an underground mine in the UK and Europe These moves are part of a commitment shared by all brands within the Saint-Gobain group as they focus on their individual net zero carbon 2050 roadmaps Plans include tackling transport and production emissions and switching to renewable only electricity The BH18AC is the first lithium-ion battery hauler in soft rock mining and Komatsu Mining says is designed to boost productivity with 75% faster charge time and much lower maintenance versus traditional lead acid technology “Brushless AC-traction motors drive each wheel independently and are designed to deliver maximum torque smooth operation and strong performance on steep inclines Regenerative braking enhances control on descents.When conditions require extra traction operators can hold down a button on the joystick to engage the trailer wheels for all-wheel-drive No need to worry about problems with complex drive shafts Electronically activated steering assist for smooth-and-easy steering while relieving stress on motors drivetrain and suspension assemblies.” The Joy lithium battery charging option is capable of two hours from discharged to full charge with no cool down period needed A partial charge still provides significant haulage ability and no ventilation is required A gauge in the cab helps operators monitor battery capacity the system reduces features to conserve energy so the operator can return to the charging area toured the plant and ventured 100 metres underground to witness the modern mining of gypsum By InYourArea Community · 26 April 2022 Jane Hunt MP visits Barrow upon Soar's British Gypsum plant and mine Loughborough MP Jane Hunt this Easter visited Barrow upon Soar's British Gypsum plant and mine for a tour of its facilities toured the plant and ventured 100 metres underground to witness the mining of gypsum plasterboards and other products for homes The British Gypsum Barrow upon Soar site is the principal UK supplier for bagged plaster an essential raw material in the UK construction industry Jane Hunt said: "I was delighted to meet the team at Barrow and explore the plant and mine to find out what work happens here employing many people and providing a product crucial to new homes "It was nice to hear how the employees are involved in their local community including actively fundraising for vital local charities like The Carpenters Arms and the community association at Barrow The Barrow upon Soar plant is the largest and most technically advanced plaster production plant of its kind in Europe Jane spent the morning at the Barrow site and met several employees inside the plant and down the mine The plant and mine employ 143 people and work with over 80 local contractors The busy working site is tucked away on the outskirts of the village of Barrow upon Soar with £23 million invested over the last five years and a further £10 million planned over the next two and a half years British Gypsum Plant Manager Greg Bere said: "Welcoming Jane to our site and taking her on a tour was a pleasure "It's great to see a genuine interest in our work and what we do and it was lovely for our team to meet Jane and share their experiences of working here helping the local community and what we can do to ensure our site continues to thrive and remain a vital employer within the local community." Get all the latest news, updates, things to do and more from Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire's dedicated InYourArea feed LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 28-year-old woman was killed in a suspected hit-and-run Leicestershire Police said officers were called to the scene in Barrow upon Soar shortly after 4.45pm on Tuesday. The force said a woman had been struck by a car and the vehicle had left the scene. The victim was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after the incident in Field Edge Drive. After arriving in the area, officers found an abandoned black Land Rover. A 42-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder as a result of information given to police. The force said he remains in custody and inquiries are ongoing. At the scene on Wednesday, floral tributes had been left outside two houses on the street, with a marked police car stationed outside one of the addresses. A nearby area of land had also been cordoned off with police tape, with one officer standing guard. Detective Inspector Mark Parish, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit major crime team, said: “Our investigation to establish the circumstances of this incident is very much in its early stages. “Officers remain in the area carrying out enquiries. “While a number of people have been spoken to already, I would ask anyone who believes they can help but has not yet come forward to do so. “I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who has a dashcam in their vehicle or who has a video doorbell at their address. “Any footage you’re able to provide could be vital.” Ian Curson is accused of unlawfully killing mother-of-one, Caragh Eaton, just yards from her home at 4.45pm in Field Edge Drive in Barrow upon Soar on Tuesday 6 September abandoned and arrested Curson nearby on suspicion of murder however the victim was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead shortly after the incident Curson, of Fairhaven Road, Leicester, appeared at Leicester Crown Court earlier today (17 October) and spoke only to confirm his name He also pleaded not guilty to the charges of manslaughter and possessing a ratchet as an offensive weapon The defendant, who appeared via a video-link to HMP Leicester, made an unsuccessful bail application during the half-hour hearing In a statement released by the victim's family last month they said: "We have been devastated by the loss of Caragh They added: "We are struggling to come to terms with our loss and the circumstances of her death "We would like to thank everyone for their messages of condolence They are giving us much comfort and we feel greatly supported "The family ask for understanding in order to deal with our grief in private at this difficult time." A provisional trial date for the defendant is expected to last nine days has been set for 11 April 2023 Body of man recovered from Nottingham canal as police launch probe Mum claims hospital missed her lung cancer 'because she was a non-smoker' Network Rail has confirmed that a bridge which partially collapsed over the Midland Main Line in Leicestershire will reopen early next year which crosses four rail lines in Barrow upon Soar Although the railway reopened to passenger trains the following day and the bridge reopened to pedestrians three weeks later the long-term repairs to reopen the bridge to motorists have been carefully considered to minimise the disruption to both rail passengers and nearby residents Now Network Rail can confirm plans have been drawn up to not only repair the bridge but also raise the parapets slightly to make it safe to carry the electrical wires that will form part of the Midland Main Line route upgrade with the bridge to reopen fully in January 2017 The parapet adjustments will mean no further disruption will be necessary in years to come Plans to raise the parapets are currently being discussed with Leicestershire County Council area director for Network Rail said: “The plans we have put forward for Grove Lane not only make it safe for vehicles but also future-proof the bridge for electrification which is part of our Railway Upgrade Plan for Leicestershire Doing this work now means we won’t need to come back in the future and create further disruption We’ll continue to speak regularly and openly with residents about any noise and night time work that is likely as well as to passengers about any changes to train times.” A public drop-in event will take place at the Scout Hut on Thursday when members of Network Rail project team will be on hand to discuss the plans with residents A BOY has died after being pulled from a river when firefighters rushed to reports of teens in the water Police and firefighters were called at 9.15pm yesterday after four teenage boys entered the River Soar in Barrow-upon-Soar near Loughborough, Leicestershire A specialist water rescue team and helicopter attended the scene, but one of the boys died after being rescued from the water It has been confirmed that the three other boys are safe Leicestershire Police said: "At 9.15pm yesterday (Saturday 13 May) officers were called to the area of Bridge Street in Barrow-upon-Soar by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service "It was reported that four teenage boys had entered the water one boy was rescued but was pronounced dead a short time later "The other three were found safe and received medical attention "Specially-trained officers are providing support to the boy’s family and are engaging with the other three boys "A file will be prepared for the coroner and identification of the deceased is a matter for HM Coroner." 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