More than 80 homes were left underwater in the Borders village as Storm Dennis swept the region with gale force winds and heavy rain.

One week on: what's next for flood-hit Newcastleton?

Storm-hit business and homeowners can apply for funding from the government to repair damage and make their homes more resilient in future.

Government funds available for storm-flooded areas

The small village in the Borders bore the brunt of Storm Dennis which brought strong winds, torrential rain and flooding.

A combination of heavy rain and melted snow caused rivers in Cumbria and the south of Scotland to burst their banks. 

Communities across Cumbria and southern Scotland begin the clean up after Storm Ciara. More bad weather is expected this evening.

One of the main routes into Carlisle has reopened after being closed overnight due to floodwater.

Police say everything is being done to minimise the risk of flooding in the area.

The Met Office issued several National Severe Weather Warnings for strong winds and heavy rain brought by Storm Ciara.

The following flood warnings are in place for the south of Scotland and Cumbria meaning "immediate action is required".

Businesses in Dumfries are this morning coping with the effects of yet another flood along the Whitesands.


The widow of a PC Barker, who died after being swept away by flood water in 2009, has been speaking to ITV Border ten years after his death.

Researchers found those directly affected by storm damage are 50% more likely to have mental health problems.

Homes, businesses, roads, trains AND planes have all been affected by heavy rain hitting the region. 

One of the region's largest employer says it can press ahead and create new jobs thanks to new flood defences.

Researchers took samples from Bassenthwaite Lake which was severely affected during Storm Desmond.