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.

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


Mark Postlethwaite from Levens near Kendal, lied about his home being flooded in order to get a £5,000 grant. He now faces a prison sentence