A flood alert is in place for the river Orwell between Shotley and the Strand as tides are expected to be higher than usual today.

The Environment Agency has issued the alert for the areas surrounding the Orwell between 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

In its flood alert, the Environment Agency said: "Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.

"The waterfront at Pin Mill, and the Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded.

"Water may be on the quay at Mistley."

Full tide times and other information can be found on the Breakfast Briefing here...