LIVE: Roads closed in Evesham and Pershore as Avon floods
A NUMBER of roads remain closed in Evesham and Pershore after the River Avon burst its banks for the second time in a month. Drivers were warned to collect their vehicles before Waterside was closed by the county highways crews this morning
Reflecting on the 50th anniversary of Wychavon District Council ...
THIS YEAR has been a special one for Wychavon as we marked 50 years of us as a council but more importantly as a place. Few people believed Wychavon would work as an idea when it was proposed all those years ago.
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TRAVEL ALERT - Eckington Bridge shut due to flooding
ECKINGTON Bridge in Pershore has been closed, due to flooding. Worcestershire County Council Highways took the decision following rising water levels.
Met Office issues weather warning for snow across Evesham and …
SNOW has been forecast for Worcestershire by the Met Office which has placed weather warning on the whole of England for the next three days. A yellow warning is in place for today before it becomes amber – the more severe – tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday, January 5.
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There was also flooding in York as the River Ouse burst its banks, and properties were also flooded in Wales. Storms Isha and Jocelyn. Storm Isha – on January 21 and 22 – brought widespread strong winds, particularly across the northern half of the UK,
Dog charity urges owners to keep pets away from ice and flood …
As the UK braces itself for further sub-zero temperatures and deals with flooding, dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from water and ice. Dogs Trust Evesham advises that whilst it might be tempting to let them run on ice or swim in …
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Annual Wassail set to return to the historic Fleece Inn
AN ANCIENT tradition to bless the apple orchard returns to the Fleece Inn at Bretforton this Saturday (January 11) with the annual Wassail. This Anglo-Saxon celebration involving music, song, dancing and noise takes place to ensure a bountiful harvest of fruit come summer time, and plentiful supply of cider thereafter.
UPDATE - Bidford Bridge closed 'indefinitely' - Evesham Observer
The 15th Century bridge at Bidford is to remain closed ‘indefinitely’ until work to assess and repair the damage has been completed. But the vehicle that has obstructed the single carriageway lane since early yesterday morning (Saturday) has been moved sufficiently to allow pedestrian access.