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

Natural flood prevention measures from beaver dams to "wild driveways" can deliver 10 times the value of every pound invested on rivers like the Severn, a study has found.

A car seen underwater in Leabrook Road after the flooding in November

Temporary crossing installed in Wednesbury to help residents dodge flood-prone underpass

Photos taken off-site show the sheer extent of the flooding. Despite the best efforts of the site owners a large part of the site keeps flooding.

'We're at our wits' end' - Static home site residents plagued by two-foot floods

In pictures: Floating cars and closed paths as floods close parts of Stafford town centre

Fast flowing currents and rising water levels - here's how residents and traders in Bewdley and Stourport feel about flood threat

News|Nov 27, 2024

Watch: Bewdley flood defences in place after weather warnings - River Severn due to peak this morning

Bewdley|Nov 26, 2024

The River Taff flooding in Pontypridd, Wales

Flood alerts and warnings remain in place across Staffordshire and Wyre Forest

News|Nov 26, 2024

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West Midlands Railway warned passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham of disruption

Walsall and Staffordshire train line flooded amid Storm Bert aftermath floods and wind warnings

News|Nov 24, 2024

Brockhurst Crescent, Walsall - picture Delves Police

Roads are flooded across the Black Country amid wind warnings and rain in Storm Bert aftermath

Flooding|Nov 24, 2024

The Parkrun at West Park took place despite poor weather conditions. Photo: Rachel Parkinson

Events cancelled and flooding alerts as Storm Bert hits Black Country and Staffs

News|Nov 23, 2024

Flooding warnings in place across the Black Country and Staffordshire

South Staffordshire|Oct 1, 2024

Flood alerts in place in Black Country and Staffordshire after heavy rain hits region

Flooding|Sep 23, 2024

Revealed: Details of plans to stop regular River Severn flooding misery

Flooding|Apr 12, 2024

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

Flooding|Apr 12, 2024

Trapped van driver rescued from flood water on Staffordshire village road

Flooding|Feb 22, 2024

Dramatic photo shows woman being rescued after car gets stuck in flood water

Staffordshire|Feb 12, 2024

MP meets flood-hit villagers left wading through waist-high water after storms

Bridgnorth|Jan 11, 2024

Overflowing bins in a Birmingham street

Conservatives calls for Cobra meeting to deal with Birmingham bin strikes

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Locals pass by a collapsed building in the aftermath of an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar

UK sends £10m of ‘life-saving aid’ to Myanmar after earthquake

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Amanda Spielman in the street

Giving ex-Ofsted chief seat in Lords is an insult, says dead teacher’s sister

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Police officers stand behind a cordoned off area after a stabbing near Dam Square in central Amsterdam on Thursday

‘Heroic’ British man praised after tackling suspected knifeman in Amsterdam

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A Newcastle United fan watches on in a tree as the players pass by aboard an open top bus during the Carabao Cup trophy parade in Newcastle

In Pictures: Newcastle fans line streets – and one climbs a tree – at cup parade

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Justin Welby standing behind an altar

Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of

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Blues and Villa fans spotted at WWE

Aston Villa and Birmingham City fans spotted at WWE 'every week' - leaving fans flabbergasted

Aston Villa|Mar 26

CCTV shows Shane O'Malley and an accomplice raiding Hansons Auctioneers building in Derbyshire

BBC Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson's auction house targeted by hammer-wielding ram-raid crook in £21,000 raid

Glen Elmy handed back his keys after just three days

Dream home turned nightmare - Walsall man who won James Bond-style property 'handed keys back after three days'

Mackintosh at the Willow

Glasgow tearoom hosting talks on enduring relationship with ‘now-humble’ cuppa

Viral news|Mar 24

Ireland’s ‘best contemporary art’ to be showcased at Dublin fair

Viral news|Mar 23

Lisa Wright and Valerie Jack

Woman who gave kidney to friend urges Scots to consider donation

Viral news|Mar 11

People with banners protesting about Elon Musk

Anti-Musk protesters aiming to ‘take down Tesla’ gather outside dealerships

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An Israeli protester using a megaphone in Tel Aviv

Confusion as Hamas accepts ceasefire deal but Israel makes counter proposal

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Protesters shouting slogans in Istanbul

Thousands take to streets of Istanbul to protest over mayor’s arrest

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Denmark tells US to change its tone on Greenland

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Myanmar Southeast Asia Earthquake

Death toll climbs to more than 1,600 after Myanmar earthquake

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Vatican Pope Health

Pope Francis ‘very lively’ as he continues recovery, doctor says

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