Flooding hits Cumbria closing roads and schools
There are 16 flood alerts in place and a weather warning for heavy rain is in force until 3.00pm today.
Cockermouth flood gates close and residents set up their defences
Residents in Cockermouth are setting up flood defences, as water levels rise in the surrounding area.
The Environment Agency has closed the flood gates on the River Cocker.
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Pictures: Flooding hits Cumbria
There are 15 flood alerts in place and a weather warning for heavy rain is in force until 3.00pm today.
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16 flood alerts in force across Cumbria
A number of flood alerts are in place across the county, as a yellow weather warning for heavy rain remains in force throughout today.