Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across much of England and Scotland after heavy rain, as the Met Office warned a low pressure system could bring thundery showers to the UK until early next week.

The greatest threat has been felt in south-west England, where, at its height, three severe flood warnings - signalling danger to life - were issued. This picture of flooding in Modbury, Devon, was provided by Stephanie Barker.

The Environment Agency said there was a low to medium risk of surface water and river flooding across much of England and Wales from further rain on Saturday.

Lesley Pearson, of Edinburgh, sent in pictures of streets flooded by the rising Water of Leith. The Taste of Edinburgh festival in the city had to close its doors on Saturday, and flooding also hit the Lothians and Borders.

A significantly reduced crowd watched Grand Prix qualifying at Silverstone after organisers announced fans arriving by car would be turned away from waterlogged car parks. More heavy rain halted the practice session on Saturday afternoon.

"Half our back garden fell in the stream," wrote Daryl Wilkerson, who sent this picture to BBC News from Exmouth, Devon. "My friends and passers-by have helped me build a makeshift wall out of rubble to hold back the water."

BBC Weather said "heavy, persistent rain" in the South West would ease during Saturday, while there would be "persistent rain" in central and eastern Scotland. Rising water levels were experienced here in York city centre.

The Olympic torch relay went ahead as it always does despite the wet conditions. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver carried the flame between Newport and Saffron Walden in eastern England.