Storm Bram has arrived in the UK bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Wind gusts of more than 40mph are forecast for Stoke-on-Trent today along with huge downpours.

Flooding is 'possible' with an alert in place for "low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Trent between Norton Green and Darlaston including Stoke on Trent, Lyme Brook between Newcastle under Lyme and Hanford, Fowlea Brook at Stoke on Trent and Ford Green Brook", according to the environment agency.

There is also a flood alert in force for the River Churnet between Leek and Rocester and the River Tean between Adderley and Spath including Cecilly Brook at Cheadle. Images this morning show the ford in Endon has flooded the road after a night of heavy rain.

Although there are no specific weather warnings in place for N

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