The founder of a flood action group has accused her council of removing support, saying residents are now "basically on our own". Lis Dales, from Castle Street Community Flood Action Group in ...

Stewart Mounsey, area flood and coastal risk manager for Cumbria, said it was impossible to prevent all flooding. He said: "We know the devastating impact that flooding can have, which is why ...

Cumbria experienced widespread flooding. More than a month’s worth of rain (12in or 30cm) fell within a 24-hour period. Much of Cumbria is hilly or mountainous. This can lead to flooding in two ...

Flood alerts and warnings have been issued across Cumbria today after harsh weather battered the nation. A yellow weather warning for wind was in place for much of the county yesterday (December ...

Environment Agency issues seven flood alerts for rivers across Cumbria and also at north Morecambe Bay, Lancs One flood warning in place at Keswick campsite in north of Lake District In Keswick ...

Information on the government's 'Check for Flooding' website says flooding is possible from 5pm today and is forecast to affect locations near the Upper River Eden, with low-lying land and roads ...

A VITAL Cumbrian rescue service are recruiting for new members - with the role said to be one that brings a sense of achievement and ability to ...

foot and mouth and the floods AND in presenting the BBC Radio Cumbria Breakfast Show for three years. Foot and mouth has been the most challenging and intense news story of my career, but the ...

Cumbria has suffered heavy flooding several times in recent years, including during Storm Desmond in 2015 The founder of a flood action group has accused her council of removing support ...