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Region battered by downpours
Saturday 6th September 2008, 3:35PM BST.

Above: Flood defences are up in Frankwell.
Police also reported the A458 at Cross Houses was blocked and there were problems in Much Wenlock and the B4378 at Boughton, while minor roads were also effected, including the B5062 and many parts of Shrewsbury, including Whitchurch Road and York Road.
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Oh Well, It’s good for the garden andat least it means that we don’t have a hose pipe ban.
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My commiserations to all people affected by these floods, after only just being able to move back to their homes and businesses, following the floods of last year. And well done to all the services, including district council and local authority workers, during this time.
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