Several roads have been closed and events cancelled after flooding caused by sustained heavy rain. Northamptonshire Police said it had received reports that Bedford Road, St James Road and South Street - all in Northampton - had been affected by surface water flooding. There is also flooding in the Far Cotton area of the town.

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Several roads have been closed and events cancelled after flooding caused by sustained heavy rain. Police said it had received reports that Bedford Road, St James Road and South Street - all in Northampton - had been affected by surface water flooding.

Pictures on social media showed parts of Dunstable and Hitchin hit by downpours, with shops and cars partially submerged. Flood warnings have been issued for areas near the River Lee in Luton and the River Ivel at Langford.

Pictures showed shops and cars submerged in water in Dunstable and Hitchin in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, as severe flooding warnings were issued near the River Lee and River Ivel.