LIVE: Roads closed in Evesham and Pershore as Avon floods
A flood warning has been issued for the River Avon by the Environment Agency which said: “We expect flooding to affect properties and roads in the Waterside Road area, as well as the road and car park on the meadow. Pershore Road Bridge may also be flooding.”. The Avon is expected to peak between 3.1metres and 3.4metres this evening (Friday)
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LIVE: Warning to drivers as flooding closes town roads and bridges ...
The warning comes as roads continue to be closed across Worcestershire following recent heavy rain. Among the incidents yesterday (Tuesday) was a car which had rolled over in Bishops Frome. Crews discovered the vehicle semi submerged in a stream but confirmed there was no one in the stranded car. Ben Pallante, WMAS Hazardous Area Response team ...
A to Z history of Evesham - The Evesham Observer
The lavishly-illustrated A-Z of Evesham, published by Amberley, reveals the history behind Evesham, its streets and buildings, businesses and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. We were unable to load Disqus.
Historic event to pull in huge crowd into Evesham as Battle returns
VISITORS will flock to the heart of Evesham for England’s largest 13th century re-enactment with thousands expected to mark the historic Battle of Evesham. After a staggering 17,000 flocked to the town before the pandemic for the 2019 event, organisers hope this weekend’s event will pull some 25,000 visitors from across the country and ...
Behind scenes of Dogs Trust flagship Evesham centre
AFTER opening its state-of-the-art centre in April just weeks before celebrating 50 years of caring for homeless hounds, Dogs Trust Evesham has become the UK’s flagship centre for the protection and rehoming of dogs. Observer reporter Aaron Wise was invited to the Wickhamford-based centre on its milestone birthday last Wednesday (May 3) to ...
TRAVEL ALERT - Eckington Bridge shut due to flooding
Worcestershire County Council Highways took the decision following rising water levels. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes. Pershore and the rest of the county and Midlands has been battered by heavy rain this week, leading to problems on the roads and railways. avoid the area. closed due to flooding. Eckington Bridge.
UPDATE - Bidford Bridge closed 'indefinitely' - Evesham Observer
In a message posted to Bidford Forum Facebook group, Councillor Daren Pemberton said: “There is significant damage to the bridge and will take some time to be assessed, and work itself will also take some time. As a result the bridge will be closed to vehicles indefinitely.”. He added that the white Uber taxi cannot be removed safely until ...
All you need to know about the Pershore Plum Festival
PERSHORE’S popular Plum Festival returns this weekend with plenty of fun for all ages. It gets under way this Saturday, August 27, with plums, festival characters, entertainment, food and drink, festival merchandise, balloon modelling and horticultural advice from the Vale Heritage Landscape Trust. On Sunday, August 28, there will be the Plum ...
Council makes £19million Government bid to transform Evesham …
AN AMBITIOUS bid to secure £19million to kick-start the transformation of Evesham town centre has been submitted to the Government. Wychavon District Council’s application to the Levelling Up Fund is part of a wider £95million overhaul of the Riverside Shopping Centre and the town’s main shopping area. Chase Commercial Ltd, acting on ...