The new steel structure, linking the two sides of Pooley Bridge on Ullswater, replaces the original 250-year-old stone bridge that was washed away during Storm Desmond. 

Historic moment for Pooley Bridge as new crossing set to open to pedestrians 

The new steel structure replaces the original 250-year-old stone bridge, which was completely washed away in the floods of Storm Desmond.

Historic moment for Pooley Bridge as new crossing is lowered into place

Cumbria County Council has reviewed the projects and says it can continue in line with Public Health England guidance.

Work resumes on £5m Pooley Bridge project

They passed the motion after a disagreement with the Lake District National Park Authority over controversial resurfacing plans.

Council passes no confidence vote over Keswick path plan

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

Flood victims more likely to suffer poor mental health, survey reveals

Traders in a Cumbrian village are launching a lottery to reward visitors who help keep their businesses going during major flood works. 



Flood-hit Pooley Bridge businesses thank visitors with 'loyalty lottery'

The original repairs to the bridge had to be undertaken after Storm Desmond caused extensive damage in 2015. 

Kendal's Victoria Bridge closed for second time in a month

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

Storm Desmond floods were most extreme in 600 years according to study

Residents in Cumbria are being asked for their opinions on the best ways to spend government funding on flood prevention in the county.

How would you like £72m to be spent on flood defences?

Brougham Old Bridge near Penrith became so badly damaged during the 2015 storm that residents feared it would completely collapse.

1800s bridge destroyed by Storm Desmond reopens

The South Lakes MP has tabled a motion in Parliament to mark two years to the day since Storm Desmond hit the region.

Farron urges government to release more floods funding

It's exactly two years since Storm Desmond hit the region, flooding thousands of homes and businesses.


Two years on from the devastation of Storm Desmond

Mark Roland Postlethwaite applied to the council for £5,000 grant funding in the wake of the devastating December 2015 deluge. 

Cumbrian builder spared prison for Storm Desmond fraud

Local cricket hero and England vice captain, Ben Stokes, has returned to Cockermouth to raise money for damage caused by storm Desmond.

Cricket hero Stokes returns to Cumbrian hometown

Appleby and Eden Cricket Club is finally being restored, 20 months after it was deemed unsafe from the effects of Storm Desmond.


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