Beavers can play role in tackling flood, Environment Agency assessment shows - The agency has published an updated directory ...

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 ...

On this day five years ago, recovery efforts were underway to assist communities across Cumbria in the aftermath of the flooding and severe ...

North Cumbria Search and Rescue (NCSAR) has taken part in a major emergency response exercise designed to prepare rescue ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...