Flood alerts lifted

Picture by  Norman Caddy at Rochdale RoadPicture by  Norman Caddy at Rochdale Road
Picture by Norman Caddy at Rochdale Road
The Environment Agency has lifted its flood alerts for the Calder Valley but is advising people to continue to monitor local weather forecasts.

“As of this morning, the heaviest rainfall has now passed and flood alerts for the Calder valley have been lifted,” said a spokesperson.

Scattered showers are forecast for later this afternoon.