Government announces £50m fund for flood victims
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a £50 million fund for families and businesses affected by flooding in Cumbria and Lancashire.
Three bridges washed away by floods in Cumbria
Cumbria police have confirmed that three bridges in the county have been "washed away" by the floods: the B5295 bridge at Braithwaite, Fitz Footbridge in Keswick, and Pooley Bridge in the Eden District.
More remain closed or damaged and the police are reminding people to completely avoid bridges that are underwater until they have been checked and made safe as they pose a "danger to life".
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Woman's home flooded despite £30k spend on defences
A woman who spent £30k flood-proofing her property is once again clearing out her home after being flooded for the third time in ten years
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Storm Desmond: 1,000 homes still without power
More severe weather is set to hit flood-hit communities in north-west England still recovering from Storm Desmond.
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Floods may not push up premiums, says insurer boss
ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills meets the boss of Britain's largest home insurer as he surveys the flood damage in Carlisle.