Government announces £50m fund for flood victims
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a £50 million fund for families and businesses affected by flooding in Cumbria and Lancashire.
Storm Desmond floods breach defences in Keswick
Flood defences in Keswick have been breached by surging floodwater caused by Storm Desmond.
Some residents have been evacuated from their homes and roads surrounding the Lake District town are blocked.
The Met Office said "in excess of 150 to 200mm" of rain could fall on Cumbria as Storm Desmond swept in.
Cumbria Police are warning residents not to travel unless "absolutely necessary" as it would "pose a major risk to personal safety".
The flood defences were completed in 2012 at a cost of £6 million.
The Environment Agency-backed project was put in place to protect 180 properties after the town was devastated by floods in 2005 and 2009.
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Woman's home flooded despite £30k spend on defences
A woman who spent £30k flood-proofing her property is once again clearing out her home after being flooded for the third time in ten years
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Storm Desmond: 1,000 homes still without power
More severe weather is set to hit flood-hit communities in north-west England still recovering from Storm Desmond.
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Floods may not push up premiums, says insurer boss
ITV News Business Editor Joel Hills meets the boss of Britain's largest home insurer as he surveys the flood damage in Carlisle.