Flood warnings and alerts as heavy rain batters Britain ahead of sunshine spells

Cars navigating flooded roads in Somerset (Picture: Apex)

Dozens of flood warnings were in force across England after hours and hours of relentless rain throughout Monday and overnight.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain for Newcastle, parts of York, Middlesbrough and Scarborough, ending at 9am.

Flooding of homes and businesses, and problems with bus and train services are possible in these areas amid the rainfall.

Travel disruptions are expected...