Travel: A5093 just passablepublished at 12:05
BBC Travel
The road is just passable on the A5093 between the Millom junction and the Kirksanton junction because of flooding.
Summary
Yellow warning of rain for North West England
Three severe flood warnings in Lancashire
Flood warnings and flood alerts for Cumbria
Updates on Wednesday 30 December 2015
Travel: A5093 just passablepublished at 12:05
Weather: 'Persistent rain' set to continue across Northpublished at 12:00
Here's an updated weather forecast for the rest of Wednesday, with "persistent rain" expected to continue across much of northern England.
Just over 100 properties still without power in Cumbriapublished at 11:49
Electricity North West say that says up to 2,500 properties were without power in Cumbria this morning however there are now only 102 which remain without electricity.
Travel: Road closure in Crostonpublished at 11:38
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End of twitter postStorm Frank: Glenridding in photospublished at 11:31
Here are some photos taken by Press Association photographer Owen Humphreys in Glenridding this morning.
Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA WireCumbria Police: ' Storm Frank brings less disruption than expected'published at 11:23
Cumbria Police say a multi-agency meeting has been held in Cumbria to assess the impact of Storm Frank. They say Storm Frank has brought less disruption than expected but the situation is still being closely monitored.
There is also currently an operation ongoing in Braithwaite to prevent flooding from the stream in the village, led by the Environment Agency and supported by the Army.
Army on their way to Braithwaitepublished at 11:13
The Army are on their way to Braithwaite to help the Environment Agency, Cumbria Police and local residents strengthen their flood defences.
Your photos: Flooding in Grasmerepublished at 11:06
Chris Shaw, from Grasmere, says the river has burst its banks in Grasmere and properties at Stock Lane are flooding again.
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Image source, Chris ShawTravel: Severe hold-ups due to fallen treepublished at 11:00
BBC TravelA fallen tree is continuing to cause disruption along the A49 near Euxton in Lancashire, BBC Travel reports.
The road is closed in both directions near the School Lane junction.
Flooding on M6 slip roads as Storm Frank takes holdpublished at 10:54
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End of twitter postTravel: Update from Police about A592 closurepublished at 10:48
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End of twitter postTravel: A592 closedpublished at 10:42
BBC TravelA592 closed between the Glenridding junction and the Pooley Bridge junction because of flooding.
Your videos: River running fast through Glenriddingpublished at 10:35
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End of twitter postYour photos: Flooding in Glenriddingpublished at 10:29
These photos are coming in from Glenridding.
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Image source, @BWGlenriddingExtra support in case of power cutspublished at 10:21
Electricity North West says extra support is available for anyone hit by power cuts during Storm Frank., external
Image source, ThinkstockPeople at risk can register with the operator to receive different kinds of help, including home visits and "welfare packs" containing items such as blankets, torches and flasks.
Extra generators can be provided for people who need electricity to power medical equipment.
'Community spirit' evident in flooded areaspublished at 10:14
Emergency Services from around the country are working tirelessly to assist in flooded areas and have paid tribute to the spirit of those affected.
Quote MessageWhat is becoming more and more apparent is the fantastic attitude of the many people affected. They demonstrate an amazing community spirit and willingness to help each other in this testing time.
Dave Foulkes, Welfare Officer, Merseyside Fire and Rescue
Latest rainfall totals show 31mm in Keswick in last 24 hourspublished at 10:05
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End of twitter postTravel: Further rail disruptionpublished at 09:58
National Rail says flooding and a landslip near Lockerbie are causing disruption to journeys between Glasgow Central and Carlisle. This is expected to continue until approximately 12:00.
Road transport is being arranged but there is no estimate as to when it will be available.
First TransPennine Express services may be cancelled or delayed.
Trains between Carlisle and Edinburgh are also unable to run because of overhead wire problems at Curriehill.
Fallen tree blocks road in Lancashirepublished at 09:52
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End of twitter postTravel: A592 affected by floodingpublished at 09:47
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