Flooded communities begin to recover their homes and businesses
Thousands of residents have been displaced by Storm Desmond, but now the clean-up process begins as people across the region start to salvage their homes and businesses.
Celebration as Pooley Bridge opens
The temporary bridge in place of the one that was washed away during December's storms in Pooley Bridge is now open to traffic.
It was blessed by the Bishop of Penrith before the crowds delighted in being able to walk and drive to the other side of the village without a lengthy diversion.
It's been a day of celebration in the sun as the bridge is now ready for Easter tourists, to the joy of local businesses.
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Comedian Rory Bremner fundraising for flood victims
The TV impressionist is performing a series of charity gigs to raise money for those affected by flooding across the north of England.
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Labour Lord condemns flood recovery efforts
Lord Liddle claims the government is not doing enough to help councils deal with the clean up and repair work after Storms Desmond and Eva.
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Putting the bridge back in Pooley Bridge
After collapsing six weeks ago, construction has began to build a temporary replacement.