Heavy downpours across the UK have sparked flooding fears, with more than two dozen warnings and alerts issued in England and Wales.

The environmental agency issued over 100 flood warnings over the last 24 hours with seven active in place following rainfall on Saturday, meaning there continues to be a high risk of flooding.

A further 24 flood alerts remained active following the heaving downpours.

The warnings in northern England apply to areas surrounding the River Eden in Carlisle, and the River Ure in Yorkshire.

Several streets in north-west England were flooded last night while cars were also left abandoned in Greater Manchester.

Three men had to be helped to safety from car in Swindon after being trapped by rising flood water, said Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

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