The Latest Breaking News from Severn

Organiser of protests blocking the Severn bridges explains why he's planning it

Ashley Fowler says he has had a lot of positive feedback and believes the support for the plans will continue

Wales Online · Jun 14, 2022

Protesters plan to block both Severn bridges over fuel prices

The plans to blockade the M4 and M48 bridges are a source of debate with many accusing organisers and those wishing to attend of being irresponsible and dangerous

Wales Online · Jun 13, 2022

Investigation launched after human remains found in the River Severn

Police have launched an investigation after human remains were found in the River Severn in Shropshire.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2022

New commission to look at building a barrage or lagoons in the Severn Estuary

Councils in south Wales and the south west of England are working together on the project which they say could provide 7% of UK energy needs

Wales Online · Mar 8, 2022

Severn Barrage tidal energy plans back on the agenda as part of a Western Powerhouse

New commission set up to look at how to get electricity from the second biggest tidal range in the world

Bristol Post · Mar 8, 2022

Pictures show extent of flooding as homeowners warned to prepare for more

The Environment Agency has warned more flooding could come in the hours and days ahead

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2022

Flood water breaches River Severn defences with more heavy rain, 70mph winds and snow on the way

Met Office issues two new yellow warnings for Wednesday and Thursday

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Environment Agency urges communities to be prepared for significant flooding

There are two severe flood warnings in place.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Storm Eunice: Both Severn bridges 'likely' to close say police

Stretches of the M5 could also shut as strong winds are expected to batter the west

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2022

Storm Eunice flood warning for Severn Estuary and three flood alerts for Bristol region

These are in addition to a 'red' weather warning from the Met Office and advice not to travel tomorrow morning

Bristol Post · Feb 17, 2022