A BUSINESS owner in Brighouse said he has been flooded for the first time for more than 25 years due to flooding by Storm Ciara.

Steven Lord, who owns the Harrison Lord Gallery in Brighouse, said his the workroom and stockroom were completely under water.

Various roads into the town were blocked with flood water and many businesses have been affected.

Mr Lord said: "I've been in business in Brighouse for over 25 years and this is the first time that I have ever been flooded.

"We have had floods in Brighouse before, Boxing Day 2015 comes to mind, but today's flooding is by far the worst I have experienced.

"It is devastating to see all your hard work floating around in filthy brown water.

"Thankfully, due to a big team effort, a lot of artwork was saved but the damage is still considerable.

"I have a pump to keep usual flood waters at bay but the sheer volume of water and the speed with which it rose completely overwhelmed it.

"Tomorrow when the water has hopefully subsided will be the time to take stock and start the big clean up operation."