We are wrapping up our live coverage for the night.

The yellow weather warning for rain and flooding remains in place until 03:00 GMT on Friday, and the Environment Agency has 220 live flood alerts and warnings; including many in our region.

The emergency response and evacuation at Billing Aquadrome in Northampton was stood down on Wednesday night, but agencies there are warning of more flooding to come.

Thank you for joining us today and please stay safe.

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Back gardens have been flooded after a river burst its banks.

The River Great Ouse overflowed in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.

It could swell further as more heavy rain is forecast overnight.

Image source, Dawid Wojtowicz/BBC

Image source, Dawid Wojtowicz/BBC

Authorities in Northamptonshire say the emergency response at Billing Aquadrome, which was deluged by the River Nene, was stood down at about 21:20 GMT on Wednesday.

But residents are being told the Nene, Tove and River Great Ouse continue to swell and the potential of flooding remains.

A spokesperson for the Northamptonshire Local Resilience Forum - made up council officers and emergency responders - said: "There is likely to be further flood disruption over the coming days."

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Laura Foster
BBC News, in Bedford

Here in Bedford the River Great Ouse splits in two and there’s usually a boating lake in the middle.

But today the river has burst its banks and now there is just one big mass of water with benches and footpaths submerged in it.

Earlier I was warning dog walkers who had waded in up to their wellies that it wouldn’t be safe for them to venture any further - even if they were carrying their dogs in their arms.

The water is moving so quickly, it is actually very loud - and the concern is any more heavy rain will cause problems not only here, but further down the river for places such as St Neots.

Image source, Laura Foster/BBC

Laura Foster
BBC News, Bedford

A Bedfordshire fire crew has just rescued a person after their mobility scooter became stuck in flood water.

It happened on a footpath where the water was ankle deep in Bedford.

The person is said to be doing OK but the ambulance service is here and has given the individual a thermal blanket.

Fire fighters told the BBC this incident demonstrated why people shouldn’t venture into floodwater.

Cambridgeshire County Council says the following roads are shut:

• Main Street, Hamerton
• New Road, Woodwalton
• Bridge Street, Wistow
• Infield Road, Glatton
• High Street, Offord D'Arcy
• B1040 East Delph, Whittlesey
• A1123 Bridge Road, Earith

John Lathrope said he witnessed similar flooding at Priory Country Park in Bedford once before about "five or six" years ago.

However, the retired lorry driver said he had never seen the local Longholme cafe forced to shut before.

"You can't get anywhere on that side of the river," said the 86-year-old.

Shop assistant Paula Sage, 47, went on: "It's the worst I've seen it for a long time."

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Specially designed floodboards have been installed to protect a cemetery at Benwick in Cambridgeshire.

Middle Level Commissoners wrote that the boards were also installed "as a precaution" to "protect local properties", external.

MLC manages water courses in the Fens.

Image source, Middle Level Commissioners

Image source, Mid Level Commissioners

This was the scene at Marlingford Mill, near Norwich, earlier.

Flood water was up to 2ft (60cm) deep in places. Some drivers turned round, but others opted to press on.

Image source, Andrew Sinclair / BBC

Retired teacher Janet Bowler said she was "quite shocked" at the scale of flooding in Priory Country Park in Bedford.

The 67-year-old could not cross the river walkway or walk along the riverside to access a local supermarket.

"Bedford is used to flooding but this is the worst it has been for some time," she said.

Image source, Brian Farmer/BBC

Trains are unable to call at Arlesey station in Bedfordshire following a landslip, according to rail operator Thameslink.

The company said the landslip was "near the railway".

It said passengers could still travel from the St Neots direction, but trains coming northbound from Stevenage could not call at Arlesey.

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The River Great Ouse has also flooded in Harrold, Bedfordshire.

The bridge is currently closed because of flooding on the causeway.

A car has become stuck on Carlton Road.

A local resident said: "There’s the usual diversions in place, as it’s known for flooding, but the water is very high at the moment."

A cafe that was wrecked by floods in 2020 is coping with “serious flooding”, thanks to new defences.

The Longholme in Bedford sits between the River Great Ouse and boating lake, and is currently completely cut off by water.

Manager Thomas Healey said although the cafe was closed “until further notice”, the barrier systems bought after the 2020 floods “are mostly holding firm”.

He said they were "generally very happy" with the flood defences compared with the sandbags they tried in 2020, which did not work.

But he hopes the waters will recede soon. “Our priority is to open again and get food out," he said.

Image source, Thomas Healey

Image source, Thomas Healey

A council has posted a warning to the public on social media to avoid flood water.

Central Bedfordshire Council, external shared aerial footage of flooded fields."Do not attempt to drive, cycle or walk through flood water - it can be deeper than it looks," the council said.

It advised people to check before travelling, with more heavy rain predicted.

The fire service control room in Essex received 250 calls between 13:00 GMT and 20:00 on Tuesday during Storm Henk.

Managers there initially counted 110 calls, but have since taken a closer look at the call log.

Trees fell into houses and cars that afternoon.

Residents will be braced for the heavy rainfall tonight.

Image source, Stuart Woodward/BBC

Image source, Stuart Woodward/BBC

Aerial photos show the extent of flooding in Bedford after the River Great Ouse burst its banks.

The river has merged with the boating lake at The Embankment following heavy rainfall during Storm Henk.

More rain is expected this afternoon and overnight in the area.

Image source, Reuters

Image source, Reuters

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Image source, Reuters

Image source, Cagey Bee/BBC Weather Watchers.

Image source, ThelceMan/BBC Weather Watchers.

Rail operator Greater Anglia has warned there could be disruption to its services this afternoon because of the rain being forecast.

Passengers are asked to check its website before travelling, external.

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Emergency services closed Whimpwell Street in Happisburgh, Norfolk, after it became submerged.

There is a particular risk to vehicles as the flooded road borders a duck pond, and cars could end up rolling into it.

Stuart Herd, station manager at Great Yarmouth, said the pond was “about five to 6ft (1.8m) deep, so people would be in difficulties if the car tipped onto its side or roof”.

He said there was “no demarcation” between the duck pond and the flooded street.

Mr Herd said while “some people are disgruntled about having to take a different route”, locals had been “really compliant” about the road closure.

Image source, Andrew Turner/BBC

Image source, Andrew Turner/BBC

Firefighters said a man's van was "swept away" at a ford in Sible Hedingham, in north Essex, and by the looks of this image, things could have been more serious for the driver.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the motorist had a "lucky escape".

Image source, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service

The Environment Agency has 227 flood alerts in place for England.

Flooding is expected at various locations near Northampton and Peterborough.

Warnings are also in place for the River Yare near Norwich and at King's Lynn.

Image source, Environment Agency