Each postcode is assigned a risk of high, medium, low, or very low, and then plotted on a Bridgnorth flood map. Bridgnorth residents and businesses are preparing themselves for further flooding today as the Severn continues to rise. We have been involved with some contingency planning discussions and stand ready to help under the stewardship of Shropshire Council to ensure a co-ordinated approach.”. The Environment Agency says that levels will remain high until the weekend. Townsfolk and traders rallied together to offer support to the emergency services and those who had been forced out of their homes, including Keith Alderson Butchers which delivered fresh food to the rest centre on West Castle Street. 3,100 sandbags have been handed out in Bridgnorth to residents and businesses preparing for the risk of flooding. By Rory Smith Reporter - @rorysmith_star. 5 reasons why Shropshire businesses need to advertise online now, Telford venue fined £10,000 for breaching COVID laws, First Shropshire patient receives convalescent plasma through coronavirus treatment trial, Arrests made as part of week long crackdown on county lines, Match Report: Plymouth Argyle 1 – 1 Shrewsbury Town, Match Preview: Plymouth Argyle V Shrewsbury Town, Shropshire’s Academy cricketers receive new training kit thanks to the support of NBC Group, New website service to help small businesses compete online, New partner appointed at Berrys Shrewsbury office, Reech Media launches new website and branding for Ultimate, Shropshire Artist’s work included in prestigious Royal Academy event in London, New LGBTQA+ radio station prepares to launch across Shropshire, Iron Bridge and the Gorge to be lit up this weekend, Art trail extended with new exhibition after record-breaking year, Music in The Square extended into September, New hamper company celebrates great Shropshire food, Wrekin Housing Group to invest £100m developing new affordable housing in Shropshire, Shrewsbury visitor numbers higher than national average. 3,100 sandbags have been handed out in Bridgnorth to residents and businesses preparing for the risk of flooding, which includes 800 over the past two days. Riverside was closed by highways officers who urged motorists to move vehicles parked in the area as soon as possible before they were engulfed when the entire road flooded. Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England 12:30pm Friday 18 September 2020 0 Severe flood warnings Severe flooding - danger to life If you are searching for a job around your local area, use our online system. Meanwhile, the A442 between Sutton Maddock and Bridgnorth remains shut, causing significant disruption to commuters. As part of the popular “Festival of Imagination”, people can see a ‘night of light’ in Ironbridge this weekend, celebrating the area’s World Heritage Site status. Registered in England and Wales. Flooding is affecting properties on Severnside, Severn Terrace, Riverside and local caravan parks. "At the end of the day belongings can be replaced, we are concerned with peoples safety.". Promising cricketers representing Shropshire County Cricket Club’s Academy have a smart new training kit thanks to the generous sponsorship of a county company.