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.
Businesses hail temporary Pooley Bridge
Businesses say the new temporary crossing in Pooley Bridge is a big boost for tourism businesses ahead of the Easter holidays.
The bridge opened yesterday and saw traffic returning to normal through the village, in a landmark moment since its historic bridge was washed away during December's storms.
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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.