Two flood warnings have been issued in Shropshire as Storm Bram lashes parts of the UK.

The flood warnings were issued at 11.40am on Tuesday as Storm Bram was lashing parts of the UK.

The storm has brought strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK, with amber warnings issued for northwest Scotland and western Northern Ireland.

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In Shropshire, continued rain means the Environment Agency has issued two flood warnings for the county.

The agency said higher river levels are expected to cause flooding at the River Vyrnwy at Melverley and at nearby Maesbrook.

It said flooding may affect properties and roads in and around Melverley including Melverley to Melverl

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