A FLOOD alert has been issued for the north Cotswolds.

The Environment Agency this afternoon released the alert for the River Evenlode from Moreton-in-Marsh to Cassington.

A notice on the organisation’s website said the river levels are high following heavy rain over the past 24 hours and more forecast this evening and tomorrow.

For information on the risk of flood in your area call the Environment Agency’s Floodline on 0845 988 1188.