Storm Desmond floods: Six months on
Six months on from December's Storm Desmond, we take a look at how the affected communities are recovering, and what still needs to be done to protect properties in the future.
Dredging discussed at Cockermouth floods meeting
Dredging is being considered as a short-term measure to reduce the risk of flooding in Cockermouth.
Six months ago the town's defences were overtopped during the floods of Storm Desmond.
Last night, 150 people packed into Christ Church in the town for a public meeting to discuss a Flood Investigation Report put together by the Environment Agency and Cumbria County Council.
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Steep valley sent water roaring into Glenridding
The steepness of the terrain around Glenridding plays a big part in explaining how, and why, the village flooded so severely six months ago.
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Frustration at council response to Newton Stewart floods
In December people woke up to the worst flooding the town had seen for more than 50 years, and many are angry at the council's response.
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The man who lost his life's work
Colin Bell had spent 40 years working on his three classic cars, but they were all badly damaged by December's floods.