Residents remember floods devastation

Tuesday 24th June 2008, 12:02AM BST.

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The middle of June 2007 will forever be remembered by some parts of Shropshire as The Day the Floods Came.

Days of heavy rain saw thousands of gallons of water pour down hills, before washing away homes and businesses.

Two of the worst-affected areas were Hampton Loade and Highley in south Shropshire – but how have they since recovered.

Video journalist James Shaw retraced his steps of 2007 to find out more.



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