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Emergency services prepare for 'worst case scenario' in Ironbridge as residents of two properties refuse to evacuate

Emergency services prepare for 'worst case scenario' in Ironbridge as residents of two properties refuse to evacuate

A major incident was declared in Ironbridge as flood barriers moved dangerously back against properties on the Wharfage today.

Ironbridge | Last updated: 6 hours ago

Shropshire flooding gallery: Latest pictures as flooding chaos continues

Shropshire flooding gallery: Latest pictures as flooding chaos continues

Bridgnorth | Last updated: 11 hours ago

LIVE UPDATES: Pumps successfully refuelled in battle against Ironbridge flooding

LIVE UPDATES: Pumps successfully refuelled in battle against Ironbridge flooding

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 3 hours ago

'Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now' - Emergency evacuations as flood barriers appear to 'buckling' at Ironbridge

'Your safety, home and possessions are at risk. Act now' - Emergency evacuations as flood barriers appear to 'buckling' at Ironbridge

Ironbridge | Last updated: 8 hours ago

'Threat to life' warning for Ironbridge as 40 evacuated amid fears river may reach 'unprecedented' levels

'Threat to life' warning for Ironbridge as 40 evacuated amid fears river may reach 'unprecedented' levels

Ironbridge | Last updated: 16 hours ago

'It's a ghost town': People urged to support Shrewsbury firms as residents describe 'draining' days of flooding

'It's a ghost town': People urged to support Shrewsbury firms as residents describe 'draining' days of flooding

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 7 hours ago

Shrewsbury station back on track after lines deemed safe

Shrewsbury station back on track after lines deemed safe

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 8 hours ago

Ironbridge residents counting the cost as 'threat to life' warning stays in place

Ironbridge residents counting the cost as 'threat to life' warning stays in place

Ironbridge | Last updated: 12 hours ago

River levels going down in mid Wales but thousands of acres of farmland still under water

River levels going down in mid Wales but thousands of acres of farmland still under water

Mid Wales | Last updated: 10 hours ago

'Danger to life' warnings remain in place for Shrewsbury as most trains cease in and out of town

'Danger to life' warnings remain in place for Shrewsbury as most trains cease in and out of town

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 16 hours ago

Flood defences at risk of being breached as more rain forecast

Flood defences at risk of being breached as more rain forecast

UK News | Last updated: 11 hours ago

Calls for Mid Wales reservoirs to be better managed in order to prevent floods

Calls for Mid Wales reservoirs to be better managed in order to prevent floods

Llanidloes | Last updated: 11 hours ago

South Shropshire still on flood alert as snow and ice set to hit Telford, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and more

South Shropshire still on flood alert as snow and ice set to hit Telford, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and more

South Shropshire | Last updated: 12 hours ago

'This is demoralising, but we won’t be beaten': Shrewsbury remains defiant in face of extreme flooding

'This is demoralising, but we won’t be beaten': Shrewsbury remains defiant in face of extreme flooding

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 16 hours ago

Shrewsbury MP calls for action on flooding ahead of minister's visit

Shrewsbury MP calls for action on flooding ahead of minister's visit

Shrewsbury | Last updated: 8 hours ago

Residents and businesses warned as flooding expected in Bridgnorth

Residents and businesses warned as flooding expected in Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth | Last updated: 9 hours ago

More evacuations in flood-hit communities as water levels keep rising

More evacuations in flood-hit communities as water levels keep rising

Ironbridge | Last updated: 9 hours ago

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