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| Storm Eva brings fresh flooding fears for Cumbria | Storm Eva brings fresh flooding fears for Cumbria |
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| Rain and winds of up to 70mph could continue to batter northern England in the run up to Christmas, it is feared. | Rain and winds of up to 70mph could continue to batter northern England in the run up to Christmas, it is feared. |
| Storm Eva could bring further misery to Cumbria, where some areas are dealing with the aftermath of flooding for the third time in a month. | Storm Eva could bring further misery to Cumbria, where some areas are dealing with the aftermath of flooding for the third time in a month. |
| Appleby, Glenridding, Keswick and Kendal were all hit after rivers burst their banks on Tuesday. | Appleby, Glenridding, Keswick and Kendal were all hit after rivers burst their banks on Tuesday. |
| An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We are monitoring the situation closely." | An Environment Agency spokesman said: "We are monitoring the situation closely." |
| The spokesman added: "There is currently the possibility for further unsettled weather during the festive period which could lead to some disruption in the north of England. | The spokesman added: "There is currently the possibility for further unsettled weather during the festive period which could lead to some disruption in the north of England. |
| "We will issue further flood alerts and warnings if required." | "We will issue further flood alerts and warnings if required." |
| Sheep dog leads flock from swollen river | Sheep dog leads flock from swollen river |
| See the latest on the Cumbria floods | See the latest on the Cumbria floods |
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| Roy Ashley, whose garage business and home in Appleby have been damaged once again, said the flooding had destroyed lives. | Roy Ashley, whose garage business and home in Appleby have been damaged once again, said the flooding had destroyed lives. |
| He said: "It has taken people's homes. Some people have lost businesses." | He said: "It has taken people's homes. Some people have lost businesses." |
| His wife Charlotte said: "No one's ever seen this, it's unbelievable. | His wife Charlotte said: "No one's ever seen this, it's unbelievable. |
| "The water two weeks ago was above my head in the garage - you can't deal with that kind of thing." | "The water two weeks ago was above my head in the garage - you can't deal with that kind of thing." |
| Hundreds of properties were flooded when Storm Desmond brought a record amount of rainfall during the weekend of 5 December. | Hundreds of properties were flooded when Storm Desmond brought a record amount of rainfall during the weekend of 5 December. |
| Four days later there was a further deluge, in which Glenridding was particularly badly hit. | Four days later there was a further deluge, in which Glenridding was particularly badly hit. |
| Speaking about the latest incident, Appleby resident Sarah McKay said: "It's just before Christmas and everybody has already lost everything. It's terrible." | Speaking about the latest incident, Appleby resident Sarah McKay said: "It's just before Christmas and everybody has already lost everything. It's terrible." |
| Mark Hook, who runs a guest house near Ullswater, said water was lapping at his door. | Mark Hook, who runs a guest house near Ullswater, said water was lapping at his door. |
| He said: "It's quite a scary thought really... once yes, twice worrying, but three times is not good at all. | He said: "It's quite a scary thought really... once yes, twice worrying, but three times is not good at all. |
| "When you've just cleaned everything up and are getting ready for decorating or carpet re-laying, you're thinking 'should I do this? should I hold on?'." | "When you've just cleaned everything up and are getting ready for decorating or carpet re-laying, you're thinking 'should I do this? should I hold on?'." |
| A fundraising appeal for victims of the flooding launched in the wake of Storm Desmond has increased its target to £6m. | A fundraising appeal for victims of the flooding launched in the wake of Storm Desmond has increased its target to £6m. |
| The Cumbria Community Foundation said it had raised almost £3.5m so far, and the higher amount reflected "a growing sense of the true scale of the need". | The Cumbria Community Foundation said it had raised almost £3.5m so far, and the higher amount reflected "a growing sense of the true scale of the need". |
| Organisers said priority would be given to individuals and families suffering financial hardship, and community relief and rebuilding projects. | Organisers said priority would be given to individuals and families suffering financial hardship, and community relief and rebuilding projects. |
| Meanwhile, two flood warnings remain in place across Cumbria. | Meanwhile, two flood warnings remain in place across Cumbria. |
| Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. | Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. |
| Have you been affected by flooding? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. | Have you been affected by flooding? Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. |
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