Storm Desmond floods: Six months on
Six months on from December's Storm Desmond, we take a look at how the affected communities are recovering, and what still needs to be done to protect properties in the future.
Flood repairs in Borders likely to hit £4m
£4m
is the likely cost of flood repairs in the Scottish Borders
The full extent of the repair work won't be completed until the Autumn. More than two thirds of around 300 repairs are fixed, but some major works are still outstanding.
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Steep valley sent water roaring into Glenridding
The steepness of the terrain around Glenridding plays a big part in explaining how, and why, the village flooded so severely six months ago.
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Frustration at council response to Newton Stewart floods
In December people woke up to the worst flooding the town had seen for more than 50 years, and many are angry at the council's response.
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The man who lost his life's work
Colin Bell had spent 40 years working on his three classic cars, but they were all badly damaged by December's floods.