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The flood alert covering the Upper Stour has been lifted.
Be prepared for future flood risk events: if you live in an area at risk of flooding sign up for flood warnings by phone, text and/or email at https://www.gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings.
Read our guide to flood risk and planning for flooding
https://southashford.org.uk/index.php/local-information/stour-watch/flood-risk/
The Flood Warning affecting parts of South Ashford was lifted on Monday Morning and the Flood Alert for the Lower Stour was lifted thisMorning (Christmas Day) but the whole of the Upper Stour area remains at Flood Alert
Updated at 7:42pm Wednesday 25 December 2019
Flooding is possible – be prepared
River levels have fallen significantly throughout the Upper Stour catchment but some low lying land and roads may still be affected by flood water, particularly in the area around Great Chart. The Aldington and Hothfield flood storage areas are still impounding water from the recent heavy rainfall last week but water levels are falling steadily. The weather conditions are expected to remain dry overnight but further rainfall is forecast on Boxing Day, 26 December 2019 which is likely to cause further localised flooding of low lying land. We are continuing to monitor the situation as the catchments remain very responsive to further rainfall. This Flood Alert message will be updated tomorrow morning, 26 December 2019.
This information was last updated at 7:42pm Wednesday 25 December 2019
River levels are falling through the catchment. We are storing water at Aldington and Hothfield Flood Storage Reservoirs and they are emptying slowly. Today is forecast to be dry but the occasional shower cannot be ruled out. Weak frontal systems are forecast on Monday/Tuesday night with blustery showers embedded, a second system is forecast for Thursday. The current expectation is that these are not likely to be as disruptive as last weeks rainfall. We are monitoring conditions. Residents should remain vigilant as catchments are saturated.
This information was last updated at 12:33pm Monday 23 December 2019
Last time in force: 8:57am Monday 23 December 2019
After a period of drier weather, river levels have fallen and the risk of flooding has now passed.
This information was last updated at 8:57am Monday 23 December 2019
Flooding is possible – be prepared
River levels are high following recent heavy rainfall. The weather forecast is for less rainfall over the next few days, which will allow river levels to reduce. The ground remains very wet, and river levels will rise again if there is further heavy rain. We continue to monitor the situation closely, This message will be updated in the morning on Monday 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
This information was last updated at 7:05pm Sunday 22 December 2019
River levels remain high in Ashford following rainfall over the last few days. We expect river levels to fall through Sunday 22 and Monday 23 December. No further heavy or prolonged rainfall is forecast, and we expect the situation to improve. We will update this message by 9am on Monday 23 December, or as the situation changes.
This information was last updated at 9:54pm Sunday 22 December 2019
River levels remain high in Ashford following rainfall over the last few days. We expect river levels to fall through Sunday 22 December. No further heavy or prolonged rainfall is forecast, and we expect the situation to improve. We will update this message by 3pm on Sunday 22 December, or as the situation changes.
This information was last updated at 5:06am Sunday 22 December 2019
Heavy showers have held river levels high and they remain at their peak level. This warning remains in force. We are continuing to monitor conditions in the catchment and are clearing blockages where they are identified. We are storing water at Aldington and Hothfield upstream of Ashford . Residents are recommended to remain vigilant. A few heavy showers are forecast throughout the day before a band of frontal rain passes through overnight from saturday to sunday 21st to 22nd December 2019. River levels will respond to this but given the forecast it is not thought that conditions will be any worse than they were on Friday
This information was last updated at 1:14pm Saturday 21 December 2019
River levels remain high but steady following prolonged rainfall, especially in Ashford. Flooding of properties, including The Stour centre, roads and farmland is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties along Tannery Lane. Further rainfall is forecast through Saturday 21 December which may cause levels to rise again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Saturday afternoon 21/12/2019
This information was last updated at 5:05am Saturday 21 December 2019
https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/064FWF6SouthAsh
The best way to protect yourself from flooding is to know what to do in advance.
We issue 3 levels of flood warning:
https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/plan-ahead-for-flooding
Whirlpool UK Appliances Ltd has identified up to 500,000 Indesit and Hotpoint washing machines to be recalled and replaced in the UK.
Following discussions with the government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards, Whirlpool’s announcement relates to a fire risk from the door lock system on certain washing machine models.
If you have a washing machine from Hotpoint or Indesit:
1. unplug and do not use it
2. check if it’s a model with a known fault from the list below
3. if it is, contact the Whirlpool freephone hotline 0800 316 1442 or register on the Whirlpool website
At the time of posting the Whirlpool recall page was not responding. We understand that the phone hotline is also not operational.
List of model numbers:
| FML 742P UK WMAOD 743G UK WMAOD 743P UK WMAQB 721P UK.M WMAQC 641P UK.M WMAQC 741G UK WMAQC 741P UK WMAQC 741P UK.M WMAQF 621G UK WMAQF 621P UK WMAQF 641 P UK.M WMAQF 721G UK WMAQF 721P UK.M WMAQL 621G UK WMBF 742G UK WMBF 742K UK WMBF 742P UK WMBF 742P UK.M WMEF 722 BC UK WMEF 742 P UK WMEUF 722P UK | WMEUF 743G UK WMEUF 743P UK WMFG 741P UK WMFG 741P UK.M WMFUG 742 P UK.M WMFUG 742G UK WMFUG 742P UK WMFUG 842P UK.M WMJLF 842P UK WMJLL 742P UK WMSAQG 621P UK WMXTF 742G UK WMXTF 742K UK WMXTF 742P UK WMXTF 742P UK.M WMXTF 842P UK.M WMYL 7151PS UK XWA 81252X K UK XWA 81252X W UK XWD 71452X K UK |
Read more about the Hotpoint/Indesit tumbledryer recall and find other recalls on the gov.uk product recall page
Register your appliances to ensure that you are notified of safety recalls.
Find links to lists of recalls for other products on our Acting on Product Safety post
A trailer containing an unsafe batch of Little Tikes Squeezoo Bubble Bus and Elephant toys was stolen from Wellesbourne Distribution Park. This batch of toys was on its way to be destroyed due to quality control issues and potential safety risks associated with them.
While the brand is still stocked by reputable retailers, Detective Constable Daniel Griffiths of Warwickshire Polce said: “We’re urging people to show caution when buying these toys them from a market, car boot sale, online auction site or social media.
“This particular batch of toys were on their way to be destroyed due to quality control issues and there are potential safety risks associated with them.
“We have launched an investigation to identify the offenders and retrieve the stolen toys. I’d appeal for anyone with information that could help with our investigation to contact us.”
The stolen trailer is blue curtain sided with a red chassis with the identification number C451753. The number plate may have the partial registration WT67.
Anyone with information about the theft or who thinks they have seen the stolen toys for sale should call police on 101 quoting incident 50 of 22 November 2018.
CALL 101 – INCIDENT 50 of 22 NOVEMBER 2018.
Alternatively, information be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
For advice and to report issues to KCC Trading Standards contact
Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 04 05 06
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Kent County Council Public Protection
Warwickshire Police
39% of riders admitted to hospital suffer serious injuries to their arms or legs.
Protect yourself before every ride.
Leave 150 cm between your vehicle and a bike when overtak
ing
If you want to get out and about on your bike but are not sure where to start, have a look at information from the following organisations. They can help you find the safest local cycling routes, as well as point you to kit and training and link you up with other cyclists.
Junctions are another dangerous hotspot for cyclists, with collisions often occurring because drivers failed to look properly.18 Between 2011 and 2016, 45% of all cyclist deaths occurred at or near junctions, with more than half of these recorded at T-junctions. Just under a third of all cyclist deaths were recorded on roundabouts, mini-roundabouts and crossroads over the same period.
Turn your head to look, don’t just rely on a sideways glance.
Bikes are smaller and narrower than cars and it can take longer for our eyes and our brain to notice that they are there. Turning your head and looking for longer will help you to spot bikes and will help you to judge their speed and distance, so you can pull out safely and avoid a crash.
Never drive into a bike box if the traffic light is amber or red. Riders need this space to enable them to move safely through junctions. Don’t drive or park in cycle lanes either.