NEWS | Severe flood warning issued on the River Severn at Bewdley with concerns water levels could over-top defences

by Stefan Davies | Feb 22, 2022 | News, UK News, Your Worcestershire

The Environment Agency has issued a Severe Flood Warning for Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire due to extremely high river levels on the River Severn that are threatening to over-top temporary flood barriers. Properties in Beales Corner are at a very high risk...

NEWS | 9 Severe Flood Warnings issued for Lower Wye & Severn with tidal surge likely to spread up the Severn Estuary tomorrow morning

by Stefan Davies | Feb 17, 2022 | News

9 Severe Flood Warnings have been issued for the Lower Wye and Lower Severn, with a tidal surge likely to spread up the Severn Estuary tomorrow morning in association with Storm Eunice. The 9 Severe Flood Warnings are as follows: Epney on the Severn Estuary Updated...

NEWS | Significant storm surge and 40ft waves likely in Severn Estuary with Storm Eunice set to cause significant damage

by Stefan Davies | Feb 17, 2022 | News, UK News

A significant storm surge and 40ft waves are likely in the Bristol Channel, with former Environment Agency manager for Herefordshire & Worcestershire Dave Throup warning people on Twitter to be prepared. Real concern for Severn Estuary tomorrow as latest...

NEWS | Man ordered to pay almost £11,000 for fishing for eels illegally

by Stefan Davies | Nov 4, 2021 | News, UK News

Phillip Croker, of The Oval, Gloucester, was caught fishing for elvers – baby eels – at Oldbury tidal sluice, on the tidal River Severn, on 14 March 2019. The case was heard at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on 28 October 2021, when the 60-year-old was ordered to pay...