Weather

A very wet weekend lies ahead for Blackpool, with heavy and persistent downpours expected over the coming days, according to the Met Office.

The weather in Blackpool this weekend is set to be a mixed bag, with a mixture of cloud, heavy rain and sunny intervals.

Flooding has caused problems for residents on two Blackpool streets after their electrics were nearly submerged.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain to the North West as heavy rain is set to hit.

The weather in Blackpool is set to be mostly dull, with a mixture of cloud and heavy rain over the next few days.

Train services from Blackpool North to Preston have been cancelled due to floodwater on the tracks near Poulton - and people have been warned that even more cancellations could be on the way.

A suspected overflowing drain covered a Lytham playing field in deep water as floods continue to plague the Fylde coast.

Flood risk warnings have been put in place across Lancashire this morning due to high river levels caused by heavy rainfall - which is expected to continue until this afternoon. Here are the areas you need to watch out for.

Trains between Blackpool North and Preston - towards Bolton - are suspended following flooding in Lancashire.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Lancashire and the North West.