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Flood alerts issued across Shropshire as Storm Goretti thaw hits river levels
The Environment Agency issued a series of flood alerts across Shropshire due to melting snow from Storm Goretti and recent rain.
12 Jan 2026
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New Shropshire river bathing waters classified as 'poor' in latest EA report
Three new designated bathing sites at the River Severn in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge, and the River Teme in Ludlow have all been classified as 'Poor' in the Environment Agency's 2025 bathing water classifications.
26 Nov 2025
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Flood warnings and alerts in place following Storm Claudia
Heavy rain from Storm Claudia has led to flood warnings and alerts being issued across Shropshire, with river levels expected to continue to rise.
15 Nov 2025
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Shropshire farmer to pay nearly £40,000 for dairy slurry pollution incident
A Shropshire farmer has been ordered to pay nearly £40,000 for allowing dairy slurry to pollute a quarry lagoon in a case brought by the Environment Agency.
7 Nov 2025
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New sensors provide Shrewsbury wild swimmers with real-time water quality data
Wild swimmers in Shrewsbury can now make better-informed decisions about river safety through an expanded regional pilot project, which monitors river water quality on a daily basis.
29 Aug 2025
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Telford man fined £1,000 for failing to clear illegal waste site
A Telford man has been ordered to pay £1,000 for failing to clear an illegal waste site following a prosecution by the Environment Agency.
22 Aug 2025
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Flood warnings and alerts in place following Storm Darragh
Flood warnings and alerts are in place across Shropshire following Storm Darragh at the weekend.
9 Dec 2024
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Telford company makes financial contribution to wildlife trust for failing packaging regulations
A Telford company has made a financial contribution to a local charity after failing to comply with packaging waste regulations designed to protect the environment.
29 Aug 2024
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Man found guilty of fishing illegally in Hodnet
A man from Prestatyn, has been found guilty of fishing illegally on a day’s trip to Hodnet earlier this year.
7 Oct 2022
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Shropshire Flooding: Multi-agency response continues as river levels fall
A Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge has been removed as levels on the River Severn in Shropshire fall.
24 Feb 2022
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Shropshire Flooding: River Severn peaks in Ironbridge and Bridgnorth
The River Severn has peaked in Ironbridge overnight at 6.6m with water levels remaining below the top of flood defences along The Wharfage.
23 Feb 2022
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Shropshire Flooding: Record levels expected at River Severn to peak in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge
Flooding is affecting homes and businesses across Shropshire with the River Severn set to peak in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge today at expected record levels.
22 Feb 2022
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Environment Agency issues Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge
The Environment Agency has issued a Severe Flood Warning for Ironbridge, due to extremely high river levels on the River Severn that are threatening to over-top flood barriers.
21 Feb 2022
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Shropshire Flooding: River Severn continues to rise following recent storms
Recent storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin have led to river levels rising in Shropshire with flood barriers deployed in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge.
21 Feb 2022
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Flood warnings and alerts issued for Shropshire
The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings for Shropshire with flood alerts also in force around the county.
20 Feb 2022
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Flood warning and alerts in place following storms Dudley and Eunice
A flood warning is in place for the River Severn at the Showground and The Quarry, in Shrewsbury following recent storms Dudley and Eunice.
19 Feb 2022
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New River Severn byelaws to help improve at-risk salmon stocks
The Environment Agency is introducing restrictions on salmon fishing on the River Severn and Severn Estuary in response to the decline in migratory salmon stocks.
14 Sept 2021
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Ironbridge Wharfage flood improvements to commence in September
Final improvements to the Ironbridge gorge flood defences are set to commence in September, after extensive investigation work.
25 Aug 2021
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Ground investigation works start on Ironbridge temporary barrier improvement project
Ground investigation work has started as part of works by the Environment Agency to improve the resilience of the temporary flood barriers in Ironbridge that are deployed along the Wharfage during times of flooding.
19 Apr 2021
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Shropshire Flooding: Flood warnings in place as Severn rises again
Flood warnings are in place for Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Bridgnorth as the river Severn rises following rain falling on already saturated land over the past few days.
2 Mar 2020
