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.
Pooley Bridge set to reopen
A new temporary bridge is set to open in Pooley Bridge today, reconnecting the village, which has suffered from lack of trade since its historic bridge collapsed during the floods.
Storm Desmond damaged dozens of bridges across Cumbria but the loss of Pooley Bridge was particularly dramatic.
The village, on the northern tip of Ullswater, is rural and relies heavily on tourism, sparking a campaign to get the bridge back by Easter.
The temporary bridge has been completed a week ahead of schedule and a programme of celebrations is planned for the whole day.
Penrith Town Band will play from 11.45am, ahead of welcome speeches and a blessing from the Bishop of Penrith. The first cars will be allowed over at 12.25pm.
The bridge will need to be replaced by a similar listed structure but it's not known when that will happen.
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Comedian Rory Bremner fundraising for flood victims
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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.