Heavy rain forecasted across the region

Torrential rain brought mudslides and flooding to the West Midlands and Staffordshire as forecasters today warned: "There's more to come".

More than an inch-and-a-half could fall tomorrow following a short respite today.

Further torrential downpours are expected next week as the region enters a soggy, early autumn. The region was put on flood alert yesterday as up to two inches fell in some parts.

Trains travelling between Birmingham and Rugeley were brought to a halt when downpours caused branches, soil and weeds to wash onto the tracks just north of Hednesford train station,.

Services from Birmingham New Street to Rugeley Trent Valley had to be terminated at Hednesford.

Some passengers were provided with taxis to take them to Rugeley before the line reopened.

There was trouble for one motorist whose car got stuck in Trescott Ford, off Bridgnorth Road, near Wolverhampton. The driver got out of the car and a recovery van was sent for.

Roads in the region were affected by surface water, with conditions on motorways described as difficult.

The wet weather follows last week's flash floods and thunderstorms.

Homes on Willenhall's Manor Estate are still without phone lines more than a week after lightning struck a telegraph pole.