Chester has been put on high alert for  flooding as wind and rain continue to batter  the region.

Emergency services and council workers  have been put on standby by the Environment Agency as the city faces the possibility of flooding during high tide.

Sandbags are already being placed along  Grosvenor Bridge and close to the racecourse, while businesses are being warned  to prepare for the worse across the city.

And the Winter Wonderland at Chester Racecourse has been closed due to health and safety concerns, following fears about the safety of the rides in high winds.

Spokesperson Emma Blackmore, reassured the public that  the Winter Wonderland would be open from 4pm tomorrow if the weather had improved.

“We have made the decision to close the  Winter Wonderland due to health and safety  concerns. Some of the rides are quite high,  we do not want to take any risks,” said Ms  Blackmore.            

“It is not great weather for reindeer to be  out in. We will be monitoring the weather  very closely but hope to be open as normal  tomorrow.”

The sign outside the Winter Wonderland indicating it was closed due to weather conditions
The sign outside the Winter Wonderland indicating it was closed due to weather conditions