The new flood risk strategy, when fully approved, will come into force in 2022 until 2027.

Cumbria Council discusses new flood risk strategy

Temporary flood defence repairs completed in Cockermouth

Flood defences which were damaged last year have been repaired with a temporary fix until a permanent solution is carried out.

Damaged flood defences repaired in Cockermouth

Part of the riverbank in the west Cumbrian town has been damaged by flooding.

Emergency repairs in Cockermouth this weekend following heavy rain

28/10/21 High river levels in Cockermouth. PA Images

More than 20 flood warnings are in place across our region as heavy rain continues to fall. An amber waring for rain comes into force in Cumbria this afternoon.

What flood warnings are in place in Cumbria and southern Scotland?

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings for areas including Cockermouth, Keswick and Grasmere.

Several flood warning issued in Cumbria after a month of rain falls in 24 hours

Glenridding has flooded several times in recent years. This new setup is designed to help monitor river levels so local people can take action when needed.

New equipment to help flood forecasting in Lake District village 

It’s one of three new bridges set to be installed across the Teviot in coming months, as part of an £88 million project to protect the town from flood damage.

New bridge installed across Borders town to protect it from flood damage

The video taken in Burnfoot was shared on social media and has already been shared over 8,000 times.

Hawick residents spotted having fun on kayaks down flooded streets

The Government is considering charging everyone a 10% levy on their household insurance to cover the increasing cost of flooding.  

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