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Entire row of terraced houses to be demolished after grandmother died in flooding

Chesterfield Borough Council said the demolition at Tapton Terrace was ’the only effective and viable’ solution

The Independent UK · Jul 3

‘She rang me to say there was water coming into the house’ – This is climate breakdown

His mother had lived in the same house for 83 years. When the floods came, no one was ready. This is Paul Gilbert’s story

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

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

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

Torrential rain to continue in parts of country bringing threat of more flooding

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for communities in southern England as residents in the North recover from Storm Babet.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Police force refers itself to watchdog after death of 83-year-old woman

Maureen Gilbert was found dead at her home in Chesterfield on Saturday as floods ravaged the area.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

London weather: Met Office issues yellow rain warning for capital and parts of southern England

The alert is in place from 6pm on Tuesday until 10am on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023

Fresh deluge of rain forecast as yellow weather warning comes into force

The warning for heavy rain will be in place between 3am and 4pm on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Medium flood risk for England and Wales after Storm Babet death toll rose

The Environment Agency issued more than 300 flood warnings and received more than 1,800 calls to its flood line at the storm’s peak, a minister said.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Body found after man trapped in car in floodwater during Storm Babet

Man becomes eighth victim of Storm Babet, which has caused major flooding and left hundreds homeless

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023