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April 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Two Builth Wells town councillors have said they don’t believe Natural Resources Wales are going to do anything to tackle flooding issues in the town

Two Builth Wells town councillors have said they don’t believe Natural Resources Wales are going to do anything to tackle flooding issues in the town

March 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Why beavers are cheap solution to flooding headache on River Severn in Shropshire and the West Midlands

Why beavers are cheap solution to flooding headache on River Severn in Shropshire and the West Midlands

February 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shropshire landowners invited to explore re-wetting their land in bid to restore peatlands and reduce flood risk

Shropshire landowners invited to explore re-wetting their land in bid to restore peatlands and reduce flood risk

January 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: North Shropshire MP brings MPs together to demand action over flood risk

North Shropshire MP brings MPs together to demand action over flood risk

January 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: Welsh Government criticised over failure to help flood-hit Powys town

Welsh Government criticised over failure to help flood-hit Powys town

Supporting image for story: Cold snap comes to an end in Shropsire - here's what's next as a flood alert is in place

Cold snap comes to an end in Shropsire - here's what's next as a flood alert is in place

January 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury flood warning removed but River Severn to be 'monitored closely' with snow and rain expected

Shrewsbury flood warning removed but River Severn to be 'monitored closely' with snow and rain expected

January 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Flood barriers now up in Shrewsbury as River Severn rises

Flood barriers now up in Shrewsbury as River Severn rises

Supporting image for story: Council issues update over Shrewsbury's Frankwell car park amid flooding concerns

Council issues update over Shrewsbury's Frankwell car park amid flooding concerns

Supporting image for story: Flood alerts remain in place as Shropshire braces for weekend snow

Flood alerts remain in place as Shropshire braces for weekend snow

Supporting image for story: Farmer with tractor rescues woman and child stuck in flood water in rural Shropshire

Farmer with tractor rescues woman and child stuck in flood water in rural Shropshire

January 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Residents experience powercuts while flood alerts issued due to adverse weather conditions

Residents experience powercuts while flood alerts issued due to adverse weather conditions

December 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: South Shropshire dementia unit that was hit by flash floods reopens with a party as evacuated residents return

South Shropshire dementia unit that was hit by flash floods reopens with a party as evacuated residents return

December 16, 2024

Supporting image for story: Grant available for households affected by Storms Darragh and Bert

Grant available for households affected by Storms Darragh and Bert

December 14, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'This is the worst I've ever seen!' Gobowen residents hit by flash floods call for action to protect village

'This is the worst I've ever seen!' Gobowen residents hit by flash floods call for action to protect village

November 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge flood barriers removed and roads reopening today 'to allow the town to return to normal'

Ironbridge flood barriers removed and roads reopening today 'to allow the town to return to normal'

November 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It could so easily have been a different story' - Family's lives turned upside down after landslide sends trees tearing through farmhouse

'It could so easily have been a different story' - Family's lives turned upside down after landslide sends trees tearing through farmhouse

Supporting image for story: In photos: Flooding clean-up in Tenbury Wells

In photos: Flooding clean-up in Tenbury Wells

Supporting image for story: Telford MP says flood barriers in Ironbridge 'a real hammer blow for the economy' - but businesses stay open for now

Telford MP says flood barriers in Ironbridge 'a real hammer blow for the economy' - but businesses stay open for now

Supporting image for story: Man arrested after tractor seen driving through floodwater in town centre, sending damaging waves into shops

Man arrested after tractor seen driving through floodwater in town centre, sending damaging waves into shops

November 25, 2024

Supporting image for story: 26 major Environment Agency flood alerts and warnings issued in and around Shropshire - here’s where

26 major Environment Agency flood alerts and warnings issued in and around Shropshire - here’s where

November 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flooding closes major Shropshire A-road while car parks close in Shrewsbury as river levels rise

Flooding closes major Shropshire A-road while car parks close in Shrewsbury as river levels rise

November 9, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flooding from stream temporarily closes road near Ironbridge

Flooding from stream temporarily closes road near Ironbridge

November 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: £1m project improving flood defences for 100 homes

£1m project improving flood defences for 100 homes

November 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: New fire station being planned for Shrewsbury as service plans for climate change and town growth

New fire station being planned for Shrewsbury as service plans for climate change and town growth

October 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flood warning removed as river levels fall below risk threshold

Flood warning removed as river levels fall below risk threshold

October 21, 2024

Supporting image for story: Here's where drop-in sessions over ambitious plans to tackle River Severn flooding will take place

Here's where drop-in sessions over ambitious plans to tackle River Severn flooding will take place

Supporting image for story: Flooding 'still poses a risk' as river levels begin to fall - update from Environment Agency

Flooding 'still poses a risk' as river levels begin to fall - update from Environment Agency

October 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'Amazing work over the summer has been undone by rain': Video shows scale of flood damage at Shropshire tourist attraction

'Amazing work over the summer has been undone by rain': Video shows scale of flood damage at Shropshire tourist attraction

October 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire roads closed and flood warnings in place as county flooding clean-up continues

Shropshire roads closed and flood warnings in place as county flooding clean-up continues

Supporting image for story: Several Shropshire schools shut today as county recovers from latest floods

Several Shropshire schools shut today as county recovers from latest floods

October 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shropshire flood alerts remain in place after another night of wet weather

Shropshire flood alerts remain in place after another night of wet weather

September 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Volunteer group that responded to Telford floods needs your help

Volunteer group that responded to Telford floods needs your help

August 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: 'It is no way to live': New flood initiative welcomed by Shrewsbury businesses

'It is no way to live': New flood initiative welcomed by Shrewsbury businesses

August 15, 2024

Supporting image for story: MP calls for improvements to support available for communities impacted by flooding

MP calls for improvements to support available for communities impacted by flooding

July 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: Dozens of Ironbridge homes to be defended by new permanent flood defences

Dozens of Ironbridge homes to be defended by new permanent flood defences

April 12, 2024

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Details of plans to stop county's flooding misery

Revealed: Details of plans to stop county's flooding misery

Supporting image for story: Revealed: Details of plans to stop Shropshire's regular flooding misery

Revealed: Details of plans to stop Shropshire's regular flooding misery

Supporting image for story: 11 simple steps to tackle the flow of water on the River Severn and help prevent flooding

11 simple steps to tackle the flow of water on the River Severn and help prevent flooding

March 28, 2024

Supporting image for story: Shrewsbury tow paths closed after heavy rain

Shrewsbury tow paths closed after heavy rain

March 27, 2024

Supporting image for story: County people hit by January Storm Henk floods have less than two weeks to apply for recovery cash

County people hit by January Storm Henk floods have less than two weeks to apply for recovery cash

March 26, 2024

Supporting image for story: Update on children's playground closed for ten weeks following floods

Update on children's playground closed for ten weeks following floods

March 22, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flood-affected Shropshire residents finally able to apply for grants but have just weeks to do so

Flood-affected Shropshire residents finally able to apply for grants but have just weeks to do so

March 8, 2024

Supporting image for story: Change of flooding grants policy leaving businesses 'out of pocket'

Change of flooding grants policy leaving businesses 'out of pocket'

March 1, 2024

Supporting image for story: Council joins board to develop ambitious plan to tackle major River Severn flooding

Council joins board to develop ambitious plan to tackle major River Severn flooding

February 24, 2024

Supporting image for story: Fire crews rescue car from flood water near Newport and warn drivers not to risk it

Fire crews rescue car from flood water near Newport and warn drivers not to risk it

February 23, 2024

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge prepares for potential flooding as river levels continue to rise

Ironbridge prepares for potential flooding as river levels continue to rise

February 19, 2024

Supporting image for story: Next steps in 'ambitious' plans to stop chronic flooding blighting communities

Next steps in 'ambitious' plans to stop chronic flooding blighting communities

Supporting image for story: Anyone repeatedly affected by flooding is welcome at Shrewsbury 'resilience' meeting

Anyone repeatedly affected by flooding is welcome at Shrewsbury 'resilience' meeting

February 18, 2024

Supporting image for story: Flooding of low lying farmland and roads expected as alerts issued in Shropshire after rain

Flooding of low lying farmland and roads expected as alerts issued in Shropshire after rain