West Coast Main Line Fully Re-Opened
The West Coast main line north of Carlisle has reopened, just two days after it was under eight feet of floodwater - meaning the whole line is now back up and running. Engineers have been working...
View ArticleFarron Wants Government To Apply For EU Flood Funding
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is calling on the UK government to apply for a grant from the EU's Solidarity Fund to help support communities devastated by flooding in Northern England. The EU...
View ArticleWelfare Hub Set Up After Keswick Flooding
A 'welfare hub' has been opened in Keswick following the flooding. It'll be at the Packhorse Inn, Packhorse Court, Keswick. A statement from Allerdale Borough Council read: "Anyone in need of help or...
View ArticlePolice Issue Information To Prevent Post-Flood Crime
Cumbria Police have issued information on how people can help protect their properties following the recent flooding. Officers say they have had some reports of theft, although not "a significant...
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120 Sheep Rescued From Flood Water
Cumbria's Fire & Rescue Service was called to rescue 120 sheep stranded in a flooded field this morning. They were called at 10:07, to a farm in Lane End at Levens, where firefighters had to wade...
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Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust Releases Service Details
The Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has released details of services that'll be available from tomorrow. A statement read: "There will be a reduced service in some areas as we have an...
View ArticleNFU Mutual Estimates Cost Of Floods Over £20m
A leading rural insurer reportedly estimates that the weekend’s devastating floods across Cumbria will lead to claims costing over £20m. NFU Mutual, which insures over 75% of UK farmers and...
View ArticleVIDEO: RNLI Rescue Team Searches Kendal Streets
The RNLI has provided us with footage of rescuers wading through the town's streets after the weekend's floods. Cumbria Police say around 1,500 homes may have been flooded in the Lake District...
View ArticleAlzheimer's Society Services Disrupted By Floods
Services run by the Alzheimer’s Society in Kendal and Keswick are being disrupted as a result of flooding. Due to the problems, the charity has cancelled the following groups: Monday (14 and 21...
View ArticleFlood Alerts Issued For Cumbrian Rivers
Flood alerts have been issued for several rivers across Cumbria, ahead of more rain across the county. Alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency for the Rivers Kent and Bela, Upper Eden,...
View ArticleWelfare Checks Continue On Flood-Affected Residents
Work is continuing to carry out welfare checks to people in Cumbria who have been affected by extensive flooding across the county. Deliveries are being made of essential food and supplies by police,...
View ArticleUnfamiliar Sight Comes To The Aid Of Remote Community
An American-style airboat, most commonly associated with the US Everglades, has been used to get tap water flowing again to a cut-off Lake District community. Engineers from United Utilities hitched a...
View ArticleFlooding Aftermath: Wednesday's Updates
As people try to clear flooded properties in the Northwest, forecasters warn that more rain's expected in the coming days. The Government's promised some tax relief for around 5-thousand homes and...
View ArticleRail Franchises Announced For Northern England
Two rail franchises - operating in northern England and southern Scotland - have been announced. Arriva Rail North will run trains across a large area - including the Furness Line, Lakes Line, and...
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How You Can Help: Details For Flood Appeal Volunteers and Donations
In the wake of the floods, many people across North Lancashire and South Cumbria have suffered severe damage to their properties and in some cases have been left without vital supplies. A number of...
View ArticleCumbria County Council's Advice For Flood Victims
With the high volume of flood damaged material from homes and businesses, the Cumbria County Council and district councils have now put in place arrangements to support those affected. This is the...
View ArticlePatterdale Mountain Rescue Team Help Pair In The Lake District
The Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team have assisted two men in The Lake District. They were called to Hartsop above How after the pair became disorientated in low cloud. After chatting with the team...
View ArticleFull Scale Of Task Ahead In Cumbria Revealed
The full scale of the task ahead to restore Cumbria's transport infrastructure is beginning to emerge. 131 bridges have been identified as being of strategic importance and needing immediate...
View ArticleNHS Update On Hospitals As Normal Services Resume
The NHS has released an update on services in the wake of the floods. Here is a list of what services are now open as normal around the Bay Area. Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust From today:...
View ArticleCharity Fund Set Up To Restore Ullswater's Environment
A charity called Nuture Lakeland has set up the Ullswater Environment Recovery Fund. Money raised will be used to rebuild footpaths and walls; restore habitats; and deal with water quaility issues....
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