The Latest Breaking News from Storm Babet

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

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