Cotswolds A-road still closed after Storm Darragh

Workers have been clearing more than 50 trees

A major A-road will be closed for at least another week as work is ongoing to clear scores of trees which came down during Storm Darragh.

Gloucestershire County Council confirmed the A436 near Bourton-on-the-Water was shut between Notgrove and and the A429 at Whiteshoots Hill.

More than 50 trees fell onto the road after high winds of about 80mph (130km/h) battered parts of the West on 7 December.

Council director of highways Jason Humm said the clear-up was "unprecedented".

Crews have been clearing the debris over the last week and local residents are now able to get out of their properties as a result.

Residents who had been trapped were offered support with supplies such as food and medication, officials said.

Mr Humm said: "The situation on the A436 is unprecedented and anyone who has watched the drone footage can see that.

"We're working hard to clear the road as quickly as possible of the 50 or more trees that have come down.

"These trees are enormous, so this process will take up to a week. Residents that have been impacted have been offered support and help with essentials.

"In terms of the long-term safety, we will be undertaking checks on the rest of the trees and will provide regular updates. These trees are in private ownership, but the landowner is working closely with us.

"We appreciate everyone's patience whilst the road is closed."