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• People have once again been evacuated from Billing Aquadrome after the River Nene burst its banks last night - just weeks after the last flood at the caravan site.
• Passengers are still experiencing significant disruption on the trains at Northampton, after the station and tracks were flooded by Storm Bert.
• There is a suspected sinkhole underneath a house on Overstone Road in the county town. Neighbours have had to be evacuated from the area.
• Various road closures are in place across the county and there are a number of flood warnings, external, with water levels remaining high.

Drivers have been urged to only travel when necessary and avoid floodwater.

Some of the closures in North Northamptonshire include:

A509, Niort Way, Wellingborough

South/west-bound only between Gleneagles Drive and Hardwick Road junction.

A road sweeper has been on site clearing debris and there are plans for the road to re-open later, once standing water has been cleared.

Kingsthorpe Avenue, Corby

Closed between the Cottingham Road spur road and Collingwood Avenue due to flooding.

Oakley Road, Corby

Beneath the railway bridge near to Tresham College is flooded and currently closed in both directions.

An emergency diversion route is in place. The council said it had fully re-opened Elizabeth Street and it will remain open until January.

Station Road, Earls Barton

Closed between Earls Barton marina and Grendon Road due to severe flooding.

This picture shows a boat that slipped its mooring on the flooded bank of the River Nene in Northampton.

Image source, Reuters/Phil Noble

These drone shots show the extent of flooding at Billing Aquadrome following the torrential rain from Storm Bert.

Image source, PA Media

Image source, PA Media

Image source, Kate Bradbrook/BBC

Benita Magierska and her 18-month old daughter had to be evacuated from their home in Overstone Road, Northampton, due to a suspected sinkhole on their street.

The mum said: "We've been evacuated yesterday. There is a massive hole under the building. As far as we know they had some water issues on the basement.

"We didn't take anything with us because we were like 'you probably have to leave as quick as possible'."

Image source, Dawid Wojtowicz/BBC

Ms Magierska added: "We don't have a place to live, just waiting for the problem to be solved, we don't know when we can come back to our living place.

"All of our belongings are there, you are not prepared for that situation, you hear that in the news, TV and the movies but you're not expecting for them to happen to you.

"It is a worrying situation."

A man was pictured braving the floodwater on the banks of the River Nene, in the aftermath of Storm Bert.

Image source, REUTERS/Phil Noble

Kate Bradbrook
BBC News, Northamptonshire

Image source, Kate Bradbrook/BBC

Robert Demeter, who lives on Overstone Road in Northampton, said he was worried after a possible sinkhole appeared outside a house.

Mr Demeter described the hole as "dangerous," but said only the houses within a sectioned part of the street had been evacuated.

"We are a bit worried because if one house collapses we could all be affected," he said.

"[Firefighters] told me about danger of a gas leak or explosion, so we were a bit afraid.

"On Saturday I saw the pavement was going down and I said to my mrs, something is not OK over there."

Parts of a wall along Harlestone Road in Lower Harlestone, Northampton, were knocked down during Storm Bert.

Matthew Bearman, external said a team from Althorpe House was "doing a great job clearing the road first thing this morning".

Image source, Matthew Bearman

West Northamptonshire Council's highways team said it had received more than 160 calls about the storm, predominantly relating to reports of flooding and fallen trees.

The message from the council was to check travel information before setting off, drive appropriately for the road conditions and be prepared to meet standing water on the roads.

If there is standing water, do not enter it or attempt to drive through it, it said.

Image source, Dawid Wojtowicz/BBC

Overstone Road in Northampton has been closed while inspections are carried out at the site of a possible sinkhole outside a house.

The BBC has contacted the council for comment.

Image source, Dawid Wojtowicz/BBC

Northamptonshire Police has advised people to "avoid all unnecessary travel" as it continues to receive a large number of calls related to Storm Bert.

The force said, external to only call 999 where there was a risk to life.

A spokesperson added: "While the bad weather and resulting flooding remains ongoing, please avoid all unnecessary travel and do not drive through floodwater of any depth - it is not worth risking your safety or your vehicle."

Our cameraman Dawid Wojtowicz has been out and about to report on the flooding and sent back some photos that show the conditions of the roads, near Billing Aquadrome.

Carole Bayliss, strategy director for Network Rail’s West Coast South route, said: "We’re very sorry to passengers disrupted by flooding in Northampton, which will mean major disruption on the West Coast Main Line today."

Ms Bayliss said water levels were being monitored and the extent of the damage assessed.

Jonny Wiseman, customer experience director at London Northwestern Railway, said: "The recent heavy rainfall and resultant standing water in the Northampton area is impacting all services through the station and also access to our nearby depot."

He has advised passengers to check their journeys before setting out as "significant disruption is expected to continue throughout the day across our network".

West Northamptonshire Council said it had supported an evacuation at Billing Aquadrome by providing a rest centre at Lings Forum Leisure Centre for those displaced by flooding.

Immediate welfare and accommodation needs will be assessed by council teams.

The council said it was also making welfare checks on vulnerable people across West Northampton.

Image source, PA Media

A multi-agency response is under way to support people affected by Storm Bert.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police have received a very high number of calls overnight from people requesting help due to flooding, both in properties and on roads.

The issues were widespread across the county, including in Towcester, Weedon, Lower Harlestone and the St Andrew's Road area of Northampton.

Staff from the University of Northampton have been advised to work from home if they can due to the storm.

Students have also been asked not to travel to campus.

Image source, University of Northampton

The Bliss Charity Primary School, Nether Heyford, has been closed due to the storm.

A spokesperson for the school said: "Due to the severe flooding in our area, we regret to inform you that school will be closed on Monday to ensure the safety of our children, staff, and the wider community."

Due to flooding, Stagecoach, external said it was unable to serve the following locations:

• Harpole
• Towcester Square
• Greens Norton
• Bridge Street (Northampton)
• Grafton Regis
• St James Mill Road (Northampton)

Andrew McGill, from London Northwestern, external, has told the BBC that all of the sets of tracks at Northampton railway station are "currently underwater".

"In the early hours of this morning the River Nene burst its banks," Mr McGill said.

"Given its proximity to the station that resulted in standing water covering all the tracks and the approaching lines.

"That means - currently - there are no services at all running from Northampton station."

Image source, @networkrailWCML

Campion School and Language College in Bugbrooke, Northampton is closed today.

A spokesperson for the college said: "As the main routes in to the village and school are heavily flooded we have made the decision to close the school today for the health and safety of all students."

The college said it was monitoring weather conditions and hoped to open tomorrow.