Storm Bert: Lancashire County Council assisting in clean-up

East Lancashire was battered with wind, rain and flooding, particularly on Saturday (November 23).

Though the weather has since calmed, the after-effects of the storm are still being felt by residents and business owners.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service rescued two people stranded in a car in Bacup on Saturday, and said they received 53 calls related to flooding within a 24-hour period.

Lots of businesses were forced to close their doors and faced a night of worry to see how the flooding had affected their livelihoods.

Bacup Bargains, which only opened last week, lost around £100 in stock due to flood water and had to use sandbags to keep the water out.

A flooded Acre Park in Bacup (Image: Daniel Higson Photography)

A woman in Bacup also told the Lancashire Telegraph she had to leave her home for the safety of her children.

In Foulridge, a man in his 80s died after his car entered a ford in Cockhill Lane on Saturday afternoon.

A woman in her 80s, believed to be the man's wife, was also rescued from the car and is in hospital in a non-life-threatening condition.

Elsewhere, Rawtenstall's Christmas light switch-on event was cancelled while a similar event in Blackburn was moved inside.

Both Blackburn Rovers and Accrington Stanley saw their fixtures postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

Flood warnings were in place across the region and rivers burst their banks in several areas, including in Burnley where access to Towneley Park was cut off.

Towneley Holmes Road was closed for a short period while the flood water receded, though cars were still spotted trying to get through.

Lancashire County Council's highways team have been helping with clear-up efforts across the region.

A spokesperson said: "Our highways teams have been responding to flooding issues over the weekend and are currently attending a number of locations across the county to assist with the clean-up efforts.

"There are a number of road closures in place with traffic management, which will be removed when it is safe to do so.

"If your area has been affected by flooding then we would advise to avoid any unnecessary journeys and follow the temporary signage if you do need to travel."