Region takes stock after Cumbria and southern Scotland battered by gales
Cumbria and southern Scotland saw gusts of up to 100mph yesterday and overnight. Today the clear up begins.
Cumbria and southern Scotland saw gusts of up to 100mph yesterday and overnight. Today the clear up begins.
Parts of the north-west including southern Cumbrian are set to to be buffeted by winds of up to 100mph as the country is gripped by the latest band of bad weather.
The Met Office has issued a "red" weather warning for exceptionally strong winds this evening.
In addition, large waves could affect some coastal areas, the Met Office warned.
A driver has denied a charge which alleges he "abandoned" his car to "delay his detection by police" after a fatal accident, near Keswick.
The dismissal of Andrew Tinkler by bosses at the Stobart Group during the summer of last year was a "lawful and valid act", judge concludes.
Footage captured on duty by the body-worn video recorder can be submitted as evidence in investigations.