Bin collections have been suspended in Worcester.

The city council says all waste and recycling collections have been temporarily suspended because of the weather.

It is hoped that refuse collection teams will be able to start collections again later today.

Residents are advised to leave bins out until Saturday, when it is hoped the council can catch up with its regular collection schedule.

UPDATE

Bin collections have now been restarted, the city council says.

Teams are hoping to complete their normal Thursday rounds before the end of the day.

"If we do not get to your bin, please leave it out and we will return to it tomorrow or Saturday," a spokesperson said.