As flood water rises across Worcestershire, a Kidderminster truck driver launched his own mission to rescue motorists from danger. Locals have heaped praise on plucky 23-year-old Luis Freeman for his selfless and “rare” acts of kindness that helped sav…
The barriers on the Wharfage were being put up this morning according to Telford & Wrekin Council, with barriers at Frankwell in Shrewsbury, and Bewdley, having been in place since before Christmas to guard against rising river levels.
A number of floo…
A flood warning has been issued for the river Severn at Court Meadow, Kempsey and Callow End.
The Environment Agency warned river levels are rising at the Kempsey Yacht Club river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.
It said flooding of property, roads…
Bewdley couple Ian and Vicky Evans had only moved into the property in Lodge Close in July, and were having work done on the outside this week.
The project was nearing its end today when the accident happened.
Workmen were taking down the scaffolding o…
Ambulances and firefighters rushed to Kidderminster Hospital[1] this morning following unconfirmed reports of a “chemical leak”.
Part of the hospital was evacuated but the incident was resolved in less than three hours. Witnesses said officers had been…
One of the worst tragedies on the British road network will today (November 18) be remembered far and wide. It’s exactly 30 years since 13 people, 12 children and one adult, died in a minibus crash on the M40 in Warwickshire[1].
For Steve and Liz Fitzg…
Picture: Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service
Firefighters were scrambled from Herefordshire & Worcestershire Fire Service to Kinlet Road, in Far Forest, between Bewdley and Cleobury Mortimer.
A spokesperson for Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Servi…
Station Road, Hartlebury
Proposed Order: To close that part of C2030 Station Road from its junction with C2030 Old Worcester Road to its junction with C2030 Walton Road.
Reason: Level crossing railway maintenance by Network Rail.
Exemptions: To permit …
Getting bargain prom dresses[1] and wedding outfits around Birmingham[2] can cost a small fortune and buying second hand has long been an invaluable money-saving tip. But finding charity shops that sell items in good condition and in a variety of sizes…
Police have closed a road in Bewdley after a tree fell on live power cables
Hoarstone Lane in Timpley, Bewdley, was closed at around 1pm on Thursday after a tree between 40 and 50 foot in length fell on power cables.
A spokesperson from West Mercia P…