North West battered by extreme weather
Our region is feeling the effects of storm Desmond as heavy wind and rain prompts severe Met Office weather warnings.
Flooding continues in Kendal
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Cuts must not hit flood affected areas, say MPs
Government spending cuts must not be allowed to affect vital flood defence work, MPs have warned.
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Power restored to majority of customers in Cumbria
All but a few remaining properties in Cumbria should have their power restored by the end of today.
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Power returned to almost all Cumbrian properties
Almost all properties in Cumbria should have power returned by the end of today. This morning around 400 were still without electricity.