There was fun in the sun at a free street party in Cockermouth to mark the town's flood recovery.

The event on Saturday was laid on by council chiefs to help the town get back on its feet after it was wiped out by Storm Desmond in December.

Northbound took over Cockermouth's Main Street with two stages, food stalls, street artists and children's amusements.

Members of Maryport Inshore Rescue, who helped rescue people during Storm Desmond, were at the event to tell people about their work.

The Carnegie Trust, which runs the Carnegie Theatre in Workington, also had a stand so it cold promote its theatre programme and its work.

Twelve acts took to the stages, including acoustic artists Gary Jackson, Luke Matear, Antony Lister, Dan Mason, Connell Vandepeear and Harrison.

The main stage was opened by the Jack Duster Band, followed by My Little Brother, Crowdog, Mojo Rising, Dansi, Colt 45 and headliners Matt Wilde and Young Rebel Set.

After-show parties were held at several pubs in the town when the festival wound down at around 9pm.

Hundreds of people thronged in the streets of Cockermouth to listen to the music and take advantage of the sun.

From families with small children to pensioners, there was something for everyone.

The weather stayed sunny for most of the day but even when rain appeared during Colt 45's set, it did not chase people away.

Alan Smith, Allerdale council leader, pledged there would be another street party next year.

He added: "It's been a wonderful day and something we want to repeat. It's a great event for the town and another step in its recovery from the floods."

Northbound was organised by cnevents.

Marie Whitehead, cnevents director, said: "Northbound has exceeded our expectations. It's been a boost for the town and its traders. We couldn't have asked for more."

Festival-goers Nigel and Jackie Todhunter, of Whitehaven, said they were having a great time in the sunshine.

Nigel said: "It's a great location for a street festival - Cockermouth's Main Street is ideal and the set-up is brilliant. It's great to see things like this and I hope the organisers build on it.

"It's important that the local community benefits from events like this."

Tich Heron, Cathy Ellwood and Paul Sloan, of Workington, were at Northbound at Wellington Farm last year.

Tich said: "We miss it being in the fields but this is a good idea to keep the festival going and the atmosphere is great."