A FLOOD alert is in place for Marlow after rising river levels submerged footpaths and threaten to flood parkland.

The Environment Agency have confirmed the River Thames will continue to rise over the next 24 hours, with "flooding of roads and low-lying land expected".

The Thames Path is closed to walkers at Marlow, with the floodwater fully covering the footpath in places.

And river water has reached the northern bank, partially flooding Higginson Park.

Marlow Rowing Club has advised its members to stay off the water while river levels remain high.

The Met Office  forecast for today and tomorrow is improved, with little or no rain expected.

Flood warnings are also in place for the River Thames at Harleyford, Bisham and Bourne End.