Flood alert issued for River Colne, Blackwater and Crouch...

A flood alert has been issued for the River Colne, Blackwater and Crouch estuaries.The alert, which was issued this afternoon by the Environment Agency, says that home and land owners in the area should 'be prepared' for the possibility of flooding in the early hours of the morning. A statement on the agency's website said: "We are expecting high tide levels on the Essex coast due to a combination of spring tides, a tidal surge and strong winds. "The forecast high water is due at...