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Fire service bosses have revealed how crews have responded to disruption caused by Storm Claudia.

Winds of up to 60mph have battered the region, with heavy rain also leading to flood warnings in some areas.

Tonight, the M.E.N. received images of a tree coming down on a house in Oldham . Also in Oldham , part of the Elk Mill retail park has been closed off for safety reasons after the strong winds brought some tiles loose.

There has been disruption on the trains, with services between Piccadilly and Manchester Airport suspended due to a fallen tree on the line.

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The same issue is causing problems on the Bury and Rochdale Metrolink lines. It is expected to take most of the weekend to repair damage c

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