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Environment Agency projects have seen 80,000 trees planted across Cumbria in last 12 years

A historical group is asking for help from the public.

A historical group is asking for help from the public.

Five flood warnings and nine flood alerts are in force in Cumbria as the county recovers from several days of heavy rain.

Five flood warnings and seven flood alerts are in force in Cumbria as rain continues to fall in the county.

Haunting flashback images from Cumbria’s previous floods of the 21st century have been repeated today after persistent, at times, torrential rain hit the county again.

Large parts of the Lake District are covered by an amber weather warning for rain

Originating from the Himalayas, an invasive plant can cause a headache for farmers and conservationists alike.

A flood warning and 13 flood alerts have been issued today for Cumbria.  A flood warning and 13 flood alerts have been issued today for Cumbria.  Flooding is expected in Keswick and river levels are high but steady at the Lodore river gauge on Derwent Water as a result ofheavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to affect low lying areas bordering the shores of Derwentwater and the frontage of the Keswick Camping and Caravan Club Site. Scattered rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. ...

The project aims to slow the flow of water to Lorton and the River Cocker Picture: West Cumbria Rivers Trust Work on a natural flood management project at Whinlatter Forest has officially begun. In partnership with Forestry England and the Environment Agency, West Cumbria Rivers Trust is installing over 200 leaky dams in Aiken Beck, Whinlatter Gill and various tributaries and forest ditches. The project aims to slow the flow of water towards Lorton and the River Cocker, utilisi...