Efforts to clear the A421 in Bedfordshire could be hampered by the threat of further rain this week.

The Environment Agency issues several flood warnings and advises people to avoid low lying roads.

Bedfordshire Police says the death is being treated as unexplained.

River levels are rising due to "persistent rain", the Environment Agency says.

A bridge is closed and there is a risk of flooded roads and farmlands, the Environment Agency warns.

Areas in the East of England were hit by heavy rain at Christmas a year ago and homes were evacuated.

Hundreds of homes were flooded along the River Great Ouse over the festive period.