Flooded communities begin to recover their homes and businesses
Thousands of residents have been displaced by Storm Desmond, but now the clean-up process begins as people across the region start to salvage their homes and businesses.
Floods Minister 'shocked' by December's floods
Floods Minister Rory Stewart MP has admitted that his department and other government agencies were shocked by the level of rainfall in December's floods.
The MP for Penrith and the Border has said the Met Office's records were smashed by Storm Desmond.
He also believes that despite a commonly held view that the dredging of rivers is a solution to the flooding problem the reality is very different.
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Comedian Rory Bremner fundraising for flood victims
The TV impressionist is performing a series of charity gigs to raise money for those affected by flooding across the north of England.
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Labour Lord condemns flood recovery efforts
Lord Liddle claims the government is not doing enough to help councils deal with the clean up and repair work after Storms Desmond and Eva.
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Putting the bridge back in Pooley Bridge
After collapsing six weeks ago, construction has began to build a temporary replacement.