Extra Help At Hand During Cumbria Floods
Extra help has been set up for anyone affected by the floods in Cumbria over Christmas. An extra information helpline has been set up, operating 24 hours a day. That number is 0345 988 1188. It's been...
View ArticleMulti-Agency Flood Group Ready For Christmas
A multi-agency Strategic Coordination Group that was set up to help combat the effects of the recent weather in Cumbria is back in action. It was stood down yesterday (Wednesday), but it's officially...
View ArticleVIDEO: A591 Plans Take Major Step Forward
Efforts to reconnect the northern and southern Lake District following the closure of the A591 due to flood damage have taken a step forward. Over Christmas, work will be done to create a temporary...
View ArticleSandbags & Reception Centre Announced By SLDC
Steps have already been taken in South Lakeland, should flooding affect local residents over Christmas. South Lakeland District Council says Kendal Town Hall will become a reception centre for local...
View ArticleStorm Eva Leaves Local Flood Risk In Its Wake
Storm Eva may have passed over the local area, but the threat posed by the natural elements in the storm's wake remains over Christmas. Flood Alerts remain in place by the Environment Agency across...
View ArticleBoxing Day Amber Rain Warning Extended
An Amber weather warning for rain across Cumbria on Boxing Day has been updated to include large parts of Lancashire. A yellow warning is currently in force for the local area, which is set to move up...
View ArticleArmy Back In Lake District As Rain Returns
The Army is back on duty in Cumbria as the county finds itself back in the grip of a new band of heavy rain. Troops from 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment have been called back to help...
View ArticlePolice Urge People To Avoid Driving
Cumbria Police are urging motorists to drive only if absolutely necessary tonight (Friday, Christmas Day), as heavy rain continues to fall across large parts of the county. The force says rain that...
View ArticleCumbria Police Issue Weather Update For Motorists And Residents
Cumbria Police have issued an update from the Strategic Command Group that was held at Police Headquarters this morning. The expected levels of rain that fell overnight were below predicted levels and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Boxing Day Red, Amber & Yellow Weather Warnings In Force
Boxing Day weather warnings are in force, having earlier been upgraded to Red in North Lancashire, with Cumbria on Amber and Yellow alerts until tonight. Several flood alerts have been issued by the...
View ArticleWork Begins To Link 100% Of Coastline
Work is now underway to open up half of England’s coastline as part of wider government plans to complete a path around the whole of the English coast. Today's announcement by Rural Minister Rory...
View ArticleHelp Reminder Issued For Flood-Affected Businesses
Small and medium sized businesses affected by flooding in Cumbria are again being invited to come forward and apply for flood recovery grants. The Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership and Cumbria...
View ArticleBad Weather Eases - But More Is On The Way
After Cumbria was battered again by wind, rain and floods over the last two days, the weather looks set to be calmer in the county - for now at least. On Christmas Day and Boxing Day, Yellow and Amber...
View ArticleFurther Flooding Likely In Parts Of Cumbria On Wednesday
Parts of Cumbria are now under an amber weather warning for rain this Wednesday, with more flooding "likely". The Met Office issued the newly updated alert this afternoon (Monday). An amber message...
View ArticleCalvert Trust Named As Charity Beneficiary
The Wainwright Society's named the Lake District Calvert Trust as its charity beneficiary for 2016. Funds raised will go towards their efforts to take out a 20-year lease on the National Trust's...
View ArticleYoungsters Urged To Understand Full Sexual Consent
Detectives are warning young people in Cumbria that they need to fully understand sexual consent or they may face the “life changing” consequences of their actions. It's part of Cumbria Constabulary’s...
View ArticleENW Ready For Flooding, Should It Return
Electricity North West says it's prepared for severe weather in response to the latest Met Office weather warnings. A Yellow warning for rain comes into force this evening from 7pm, with that being...
View ArticlePhone Line Flood Repair Work Continues At UHMBT
BT engineers are still working to get the phonelines to local hospitals working properly again. The recent flooding affected part of the phone system that's used to get in touch directly with some...
View ArticlePolice Concerned For Glenridding & Keswick
Cumbria Police say Glenridding and Keswick are among the areas they're most worried about ahead of more rain. Other areas they're concerned about are Appleby, Braithwaite, Cockermouth, Egremont, and...
View ArticleWeather Warnings Now In Force
Rain warnings are in force for Cumbria and Lancashire until 3pm on Wednesday (30th December). A Yellow warning for Furness, North Lancashire and the Lake District came into force at 7pm this evening...
View Article