These photos show Whaley Bridge residents returning to their homes, almost a week after they were evacuated.
A resident walks past a 'thank you' sign. A police officer directs traffic. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesA woman walks her dog as residents return to the town of Whaley Bridge. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesOne resident unloads her car. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesPhoto - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesA couple returning to their home. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesPeople return to the town centre. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesA family walking their dog through the town. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesTraffic builds as residents return home. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesA police officer directs traffic while residents return to the town. Photo - OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ImagesAnne Leyland and Joan Gibson from the Footsteps charity shop celebrate being the first to open.
