Flooding causes major disruption across north of England
Roads have been closed, rail services cancelled and homes flooded as severe downpours affect large areas of the north of England.across the North West, the North East, Yorkshire and the Midlands.Vehicles were left trapped in the town, and a nursery, several homes and a farm were also swamped.
Flood water has also caused disruption to the motorway network, resulting in the closure of the M60 between Stockport and Cheadle.Image copyrightThe Army was drafted in to help with clean-up efforts in Grinton after storms left scores of homes, roads and businesses flooded.
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