By Stewart Whittingham

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Sandbags were delivered to some streets in Penketh as Warrington South MP Sarah Hall warned people to “stay vigilant” before water levels receded.

She said: “I know how worrying it can be when flood alerts are issued, especially for families who have experienced it before.”

There were also a handful of alerts across Merseyside including Liverpool and the Wirral.

The warnings mean flooding is expected, and residents and business owners are urged to act now to prevent damage to their properties, the Environment Agency said.

The alerts also covered parts of Lancashire including the River Darwen in Ewood, and Waterfall in Blackburn.

A severe yellow weather warning for heavy rain had been issued by the Met Office starting at 09:00 BST on Saturday, through to 06:00 BST on Sunday.

You can follow the latest on the warnings on the Environment Agency’s website.