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.
Heavy rain continues to casue disruption in Lancashire
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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.