FLOOD warnings were issued for Northwich and Winsford after heavy rain deluged the towns this week.

The River Dane burst its banks and torrential downpours threatened to cause major flooding across wide areas of Mid Cheshire.

London Road, Northwich, was closed on Friday evening and severe flooding was reported in areas of Sandiway and Acton Bridge.

The Environment Agency removed all flood alerts on Monday after the rain eased up over the weekend.