STAR contributor Robbob sent us these pictures as floods hit the borough on Boxing Day.

West End Road, between Blackbrook and Haydock, was among the worst hit areas, with fire crews called to pump away the waters.

Nearby Sankey Valley was a torrent of water as brooks overflowed.

 

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