Heavy rain and thunder sweeps through Cumbria and south of Scotland
Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders are feeling the effects of the bad weather today, with a number of traffic disruptions.
Hundreds of homes without power in Cumbria
Hundreds of properties in Cumbria are without power, as heavy rain and thunder storms sweep through the region.
In Penrith, 987 homes have lost power, with properties also affected in Little Salkeld.
The affected roads are listed as Brecken Ridge, South Esk and Meadow Court.
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Huge hailstones dent caravan
Huge hailstones falling during yesterday's storms have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to an Eastriggs man's caravan.
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House set on fire and car window smashed in storm
A house in Penruddock caught fire after being hit by lightning this morning. The strike knocked tiles several metres from the roof.
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Thousands affected by power cuts in Cumbria
Thousands of homes and businesses across Cumbria have been affected by power cuts, as heavy rain and storms hit the region.