Power reconnected to region's homes

The final 70 homes which were left without power over the festive period have been reconnected.

Electricity North West confirmed all homes affected by last week's storms now have power.

The first reported power cuts happened on Thursday night and, at its peak, 15,000 homes were left without electricity.

A total of over 24,000 homes were affected with Carlisle, Workington and Penrith being the areas worst affected.