A FLOOD alert issued for the Upper River Loddon, around Sherfield-on-Loddon, has now been removed.

The Environment Agency issued the alert this morning after recent rainfall but it has since been removed.

An update from the Environment Agency reads: "Water levels on the Upper River Loddon remain within banks and are expected to continue to stay there over the coming days.

"There is no rain forecast tonight or through the day tomorrow.

"Therefore further flooding of low lying land and roads is no longer expected.

"Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. Rivers remain sensitive to further rainfall."