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Page last updated at 15:48 GMT, Thursday, 3 December 2009

The Cockermouth food bank

One couple in Cockermouth are responsible for running a food bank, handing out supplies to some of those worst hit by the deluge. Kim Inglis went to see them.

Huge disruption in Lorton Valley

In the Lorton valley bridges are down, roads ruined, and people are having to cope as best they can.

Family's lucky escape from floods

Dean Ball was driving to Kendal with his children when a surge of water from the River Brathay washed his car away.

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42 Cumbrian children need a home

Penrith woman is mauled by dogs

In pictures: The Cumbrian Run '09

Following the trail of Wainwright

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Latest incidents on the roads

A596 Cumbria - (Calva Bridge) closed both ways due to bridge inspection work between Calva Brow and A66 Ramsay Brow , in Workington. Diversion in operation - using the A595 Papcastle Bridge. Be aware that the diversion route is 18 miles long

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