Storm Franklin: Hundreds of homes in the East still without power

Thousands of trees have come down across the region as a result of the storms

Five hundred homes in the East of England are still without power following the recent storms, UK Power Networks has said.

The company said 330 homes in Suffolk and 110 in Essex were still affected, with only a "few isolated pockets of properties" elsewhere without power.

The situation on the trains is continuing to ease, with Greater Anglia and C2C saying all lines are open.

However, passengers have been advised to check for updates before travelling.

Simon Whitfield, of UK Power Networks, told BBC Radio Suffolk "our estimation is we'll get many on today, if not all of them.

"If you've reported the power cut to us then we will have it logged. It's taking us a long time, I appreciate that, but if you are concerned give us a call and we will do our upmost to help."

A man was helped to safety in Wallasea Island

Flood waters continued to cause issues around the region.

Essex Fire Service said it rescued a man after a lorry was trapped in a flood in Wallasea Island.

Cars became trapped in flood water as a high tide breached the banks of the River Orwell on Monday

In Suffolk, a number of people were helped from three vehicles that became trapped in flood water along The Strand in Wherstead near the Orwell Bridge.

Five fire crews, the police and coastguard were called to the scene after a high tide breached the banks of the River Orwell.

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