Popular dance music festival Creamfields has been closed early by organisers due to floods caused by torrential rain.

The event in Daresbury, Cheshire was due to continue today (Sunday), with headliners such as DeadMau5 and Calvin Harris set to play tonight.

However, overnight downpours left the site sodden and organisers have pulled the plug. A statement from Creamfields founders Cream said: "It is with regret that today’s event at Creamfields has been cancelled due to significant rainfall overnight and on ...