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In Pictures: Midlands floods

Children's playground under water in Stratford-upon-Avon - pic by Barry Wood

In Stratford-upon-Avon, children had to find somewhere else to play after the river burst its banks. Picture - Barry Wood.

Swans in a caravan park in Eckington - pic by Stephanie Wiffen

Two swans took advantage of the new water highways to visit this caravan park in Eckington, Worcestershire, which was flooded by the River Avon - photo by Stephanie Wiffen.

The Belmont Brook floods in Hereford

In Hereford, people living near the Belmont Brook had to dig out the wellies to get to work.

Flood scenes in Upton-upon-Severn - photo by Phil Lynch Williams

Pete Lynch Williams took this view of a watery Upton-upon-Severn, in Worcestershire, from his office window.

Flooded country lane in Longnor, Shropshire - photo by Ian Howes

While homes and businesses have been threatened in the south of the region, further north in Shropshire only low-lying areas have been affected - photo by Ian Howes.

Worcester floods - photo by AH Darge

And in Worcester, people living near the River Severn have been watching anxiously as levels continue to rise - photo by AH Darge.




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Midland flood warnings in place
07 Mar 07 |  Hereford/Worcs



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