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Son who found mother’s body after Storm Babet calls for more flood defence money

Maureen Gilbert, 83, was discovered drowned in her home after river in Chesterfield overflowed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025

Son calls for flooding investment after ‘nightmare’ of finding mother drowned

A coroner is concerned that residents are still at risk after Maureen Gilbert, 83, drowned in floodwater in her home.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

Home of woman who drowned in Storm Babet lacked flood defences

Inquest in Chesterfield is told about funding for high-risk areas such as the one where Maureen Gilbert lived

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2025

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No flood defences protecting home of pensioner who drowned, inquest hears

Maureen Gilbert, 83, drowned when her home flooded during Storm Babet nearly two years ago.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Tui flight suffered ‘catastrophic failure’ during landing at Leeds Bradford, investigation finds

The aircraft left the tarmac while landing during Storm Babet

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

The tragic death of Maureen Gilbert: why did a much-loved mother die in her flooded home?

Last year, Storm Babet tore through Chesterfield in Derbyshire, an at-risk town that had been hit before. Could the devastation have been avoided?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Police chief accepts using force car to take her home was ‘error of judgment’

Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell used the vehicle when her train home to the north of England was cancelled during Storm Babet.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

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Police to investigate role before woman’s death during Storm Babet

Derbyshire Constabulary made a mandatory referral to the police watchdog after the death of Maureen Gilbert in October.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Safeguard documents in the face of unpredictable weather

Events like Storm Babet serve as reminders for people to establish plans and protective measures.

TechRadar · Nov 21, 2023

Extra funding to be given to households worst hit by Storm Babet

HUNDREDS of households and businesses hit by Storm Babet are set to be handed additional Scottish Government funding to help them recover...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Storm Debi likely to bring dangerous winds as amber warning issued

Parts of north-east Scotland likely to see heavy rain were also battered by Storm Babet last month.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Storm Debi brings heavy rain and gale-force winds to parts of UK

Parts of north-east Scotland which are likely to see heavy rain were also battered by Storm Babet last month

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023

Newcastle school closed for three weeks over safety concerns

Jesmond Park Academy in repair bill wrangling after Storm Babet caused steel panel to fall from covered walkway

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

More than 4,000 English flood defences ‘poor or very poor’, analysis finds

Exclusive: Hundreds of defences are in areas battered by Storm Babet, according to analysis by Unearthed

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023

Third storm of season named as weather and flooding warnings issued

THE third named storm of the season is set to batter the UK with heavy winds and rain just weeks after Storm Babet caused devastating flooding…

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

UK weather: heavy showers could bring flooding to already soaked areas

Southern England, the Highlands and north-east of Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to be affected

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2023

Met Office warns Scots to brace for more heavy rain in wake of Storm Babet

THUNDERY heavy showers and strong winds over the weekend could cause flooding to already soaked parts Scotland, forecasters warn.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Investment urged in ‘dangerously overstretched’ fire service to aid floods work

The call from the FBU follows the devastating floods caused by Storm Babet.

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Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Met Office warns of possible flooding as yellow rain warning issued for London

Heavy rain and thundery showers are forecast this weekend

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Another flood warning across Scotland less than a week after Storm Babet

More heavy rain is expected to sweep over the north east of Scotland in the coming days prompting the Met Office to issue another weather alert.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Warning of more heavy rain to come across Scotland following Storm Babet

The latest yellow weather warning for rain covers Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, and Perth and Kinross.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Warning of more heavy rain in Scotland less than a week since Storm Babet

The Met Office has issued another yellow weather warning for rain covering much of eastern Scotland.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Woman’s £40,000 restoration of mother’s house destroyed by Storm Babet flooding

Vicky Hallam’s renovated home was destroyed by floods 90 minutes after an estate agent came to view her property.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Government Storm Babet grant too little too late, say flood-hit residents

Jake Seath, who has been left homeless after flooding in Dundee last week, directly criticised Environment Secretary Therese Coffey.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

People affected by Storm Babet floods could be in line for £500 payment

Hundreds of people have been left homeless by the storm

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