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Residents in areas of Telford and Bridgnorth suffer water supply issues
Households in two parts of Shropshire are facing a disruption today after failures on two pumps left taps dry and water supplies discoloured.
24 Apr 2026
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Severn Trent begin work on nature-based drainage scheme in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury
Severn Trent has started work on installing a range of new “nature-based” drainage schemes in Coton Hill, Shrewsbury.
10 Sept 2025
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Shrewsbury's Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works sees £6.2 million investment
Severn Trent’s Monkmoor Sewage Treatment Works has received a significant upgrade to meet the needs of Shrewsbury’s growing population thanks to a £6.2 million investment.
6 Aug 2025
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Burst water main on Brockton Way in Telford causes supply and traffic issues
A burst water main on Brockton Way in Telford has caused significant disruption to both the local water supply and road network, affecting residents in the Woodside area, which lead to closures on the A4169 and A442.
29 Jul 2025
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Severn Trent asks customers to be ‘water wise’ during hottest day of year
Severn Trent is asking customers to be ‘water wise’ as the country bakes in potentially the hottest day of the year – following a record warm and dry spring.
30 Jun 2025
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Telford residents in TF6 face water supply issues
Residents in the TF6 area of Telford woke up this morning to frustrating water supply problems, with many experiencing no water, low pressure, or discoloured water.
17 Jun 2025
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Severn Trent begins work to tackle flooding in Hadnall
Severn Trent is taking action to help reduce flooding in Hadnall, following detailed investigations into the local sewer system.
11 Jun 2025
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Yellow Ribbon gets accessibility boost thanks to Severn Trent funding
Severn Trent’s Community Fund has awarded Telford and Wrekin based Yellow Ribbon Community Chaplaincy more than £14,000 to help improve access to the charity.
2 Jun 2025
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Severn Trent to invest £46m delivering 119 miles of new pipes in Shropshire
Severn Trent is creating over 49 new jobs in the county to kick off a major project that will see 119 miles of new water pipes being installed.
21 Nov 2024
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Severn Trent reveals Halloween horrors!
A host of Halloween horrors have been discovered on the Severn Trent network that could have caused issues for customers that were more trick than treat!
29 Oct 2024
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Last chance for local organisations to apply for funding and volunteer support in Shropshire
Local initiatives such as sensory gardens and mental health organisations in Shropshire are being urged to apply for funding for their projects as the deadline for entries looms.
2 Oct 2024
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Severn Trent issues storm and flooding advice due to heavy rain
Severn Trent has issued storm and flooding advice to customers after torrential rain hit the area on Saturday, with more heavy downfalls expected.
22 Sept 2024
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Severn Trent progressing with £450m spills programme
Severn Trent’s £450m programme to cut spills from storm overflows is progressing at pace right across the Midlands.
31 Jul 2024
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Shropshire’s waterways benefitting from £450m Severn Trent investment
Severn Trent’s kicked off an accelerated £450m region-wide programme of investment, where once complete, spills from active storm overflows will reduce by 20% a year - with work in Shropshire well underway.
20 Jun 2024
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High Street Ellesmere closure to enable Severn Trent works
High Street in Ellesmere will be closed from today until Sunday 2 June to allow Severn Trent to undertake maintenance of the local sewer network.
27 May 2024
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Severn Trent reveals weird and wacky things incorrectly put into the sewers
Ever wondered how you’d fit a garden shed into the sewer, why a Ken doll was found swimming around in there or what other weird and wonderful items have been found by Severn Trent?
7 May 2024
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Condover Woodland Park transformed following Severn Trent Community Fund award
A project to improve a community woodland in Condover has been given a boost thanks to Severn Trent’s Community Fund.
26 Apr 2024
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Anstice Community Trust receives £16,000 grant from Severn Trent Community Fund
After receiving £16,000 of core funding from Severn Trent’s Community Fund, Anstice Community Trust has revealed how the grant has helped secure its immediate future.
15 Apr 2024
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MP tests River Morda as appalling statistics come to light
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan joined local councillors to test the River Morda as “shameful” statistics revealed sewage was dumped into the river for 1,655 hours last year.
2 Apr 2024
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Severn Trent to kick off groundbreaking trial in Ludlow
Severn Trent is set to start work in Ludlow next month to move a stretch of the River Teme towards bathing quality in a groundbreaking river health project.
19 Mar 2024
