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Anniversary of flood chaos in Border region

On 3 December 2015, parts of west Cumbria including Flimby and Maryport suffered severe flooding.

It was the start of four days of chaos, and heroism, in the Border region, as thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed by Storm Desmond.

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Carlisle church reopens a year since it was destroyed

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A Carlisle church wrecked by the floods has re-opened it's doors for the first time, a year to the day since it was destroyed.

A carol service was held at St Aidans Church on Warwick Road last night to give thanks for all the support given by the community and to remember those facing up to their second Christmas out of their homes.

Last night was very much saying 'we're here' and what we've got between now and Christmas is the local schools, Norman Street Primary, Richard Rose Academy, coming in for carol services."

– Rev Keith Teasdale, St Aidan's Church

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