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'It was catastrophic' - Looking back at how devastating floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007

While the Severn Valley Railway's landslip in 2025 was a huge disappointment and challenge, it was nothing compared to the catastrophe of 2007.

Supporting image for story: 'It was catastrophic' - Looking back at how devastating floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007

Supporting image for story: Midlands Heroes: Shropshire legend Dame Mary Beard on reaching her 70s and lighting up the histories of the world

Midlands Heroes: Shropshire legend Dame Mary Beard on reaching her 70s and lighting up the histories of the world

Supporting image for story: 'Pre-loved can be loved again': Bridgnorth shop boss explains why young people are celebrating the new year in vintage style

'Pre-loved can be loved again': Bridgnorth shop boss explains why young people are celebrating the new year in vintage style

Supporting image for story: Truck window smashed 'deliberately' in village near Bridgnorth - police appeal for info

Truck window smashed 'deliberately' in village near Bridgnorth - police appeal for info

Supporting image for story: West Midlands Ambulance Service to get 23 new vehicles after multi-million pound investment from Government

West Midlands Ambulance Service to get 23 new vehicles after multi-million pound investment from Government

Supporting image for story: 'I sell Shropshire weddings for a living - now I'm offering a Spanish fiesta concept based on my own sangria and tapas-infused big day'

'I sell Shropshire weddings for a living - now I'm offering a Spanish fiesta concept based on my own sangria and tapas-infused big day'

Supporting image for story: 'This year we want to recognise those local community heroes': Popular walking challenge returns to Bridgnorth for the 59th time in 2026

'This year we want to recognise those local community heroes': Popular walking challenge returns to Bridgnorth for the 59th time in 2026

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'It was catastrophic' - Looking back at how devastating floods almost put an end to the Severn Valley Railway in 2007

'Very costly': Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for up to five weeks for street sewer repairs

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Pizza chain Domino's creates 25 jobs with new Bridgnorth store

Supporting image for story: ‘My teenage son’s limp turned out to be cancer’: West Midlands mum’s heartbreaking message to parents to help save others after raising £280,000 for charity

‘My teenage son’s limp turned out to be cancer’: West Midlands mum’s heartbreaking message to parents to help save others after raising £280,000 for charity

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West Midlands Ambulance Service seeks volunteers in Shropshire - can you help?

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

New Year Honours List 2026: 41 amazing West Midlands actors, campaigners and fundraisers from Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire and Wyre Forest honoured by the King

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours 2026: The 15 incredible Shropshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

New Year Honours 2026: The 15 incredible Shropshire people recognised by the King for their services to the community

Supporting image for story: New Year Honours List 2026: Meet the inspirational Shropshire folk honoured by the King for helping others in diverse ways

New Year Honours List 2026: Meet the inspirational Shropshire folk honoured by the King for helping others in diverse ways

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'Very costly': Bridgnorth Cliff Railway to close for up to five weeks for street sewer repairs

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway is to close for up to five weeks in the new year for works to take place on the ageing sewers in the town.

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Supporting image for story: The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

The Flying Scotsman, a catastrophic landslip, Herculean repair efforts and a 60th anniversary: Just 12 months at the Severn Valley Railway

Supporting image for story: ‘It was great to see so many locals come along to support our club’: Bridgnorth young farmers enjoy carol service

‘It was great to see so many locals come along to support our club’: Bridgnorth young farmers enjoy carol service

Supporting image for story: Alveley Village Band to bring festive cheer to Bridgnorth with Christmas concert

Alveley Village Band to bring festive cheer to Bridgnorth with Christmas concert

Supporting image for story: ‘The Bridgnorth Festive Charity Tractor Run stands out as an annual highlight’: Petition to bring back town’s tractor run passes 1,000 signatures

‘The Bridgnorth Festive Charity Tractor Run stands out as an annual highlight’: Petition to bring back town’s tractor run passes 1,000 signatures

Supporting image for story: Severn Valley Railway set for packed programme of post-Christmas events

Severn Valley Railway set for packed programme of post-Christmas events

Supporting image for story: The Christmas experience that won our hearts: Watch how Severn Valley Railway's Elf Express goes above and beyond

The Christmas experience that won our hearts: Watch how Severn Valley Railway's Elf Express goes above and beyond

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About Bridgnorth

Split into Low Town and High Town, there are sights to see from each. The historic Cliff Railway links the two, the oldest and steepest electrical operational cliff railway in England. Home to cobbled streets and a four-legged town hall, this historic market town is filled with independent traders and award winning flowers.