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Aerial view of Carsington Water in Derbyshire

Triathlon cancelled due to lower reservoir levels

Organisers say they are "dropping quickly", leaving thick mud and weeds along the shorelines.

The aftermath of a large fire caused by a lightning strike which broke out at a processing facility in Oxfordshire. Severn Trent Green Power, a waste management company, confirmed a digester tank was struck by the lightning.

Lightning-hit plant set for better protection

The company said it "identified the need for additional lightning protection" after the strike.

An aerial shot shows one road completely underwater as car navigate a roundabout further down the road that has not been affected.

Pipe fixed but roads still closed after flood

Severn Trent Water says a water pipe burst has been repaired but more work still needs to be done.

Hereford & Worcester

An aerial shot shows one road completely underwater as car navigate a roundabout further down the road that has not been affected.

'Enormous' area of Kidderminster underwater

Severn Trent Water says a burst water pipe has led to flooding on a road in Kidderminster.

Hereford & Worcester

A woman in water up to her mid-back with her back to the camera. She has long, dark hair past her shoulders and the water ripples around her

Heatwave triggers reservoir swimming warning

Severn Trent urges people in Staffordshire not to swim in such waters in the warm weather.

Stoke & Staffordshire

A flooded garden with brown water covering an area surrounded by green hedges, with a few plants sticking up out of the water

Action to protect village from flooding promised

Severn Trent says a survey revealed the local sewers struggled to cope with large amounts of water.

A photo showing a road with a red road closed sign, two red and white comes and a red barrier. In the background is a fenced off area containing a digger

Frustration grows as town's sewer works continue

Residents say the ongoing work to upgrade sewers in their town is 'frustrating'.

Gloucestershire

The listed tower can be seen in amongst other historical buildings at the site. Clear, blue sky can be seen behind.

Waterworks expansion to create new hub and jobs

The listed water tower in Edgbaston is thought to have inspired Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.

Birmingham & Black Country

A large green metal container with two large blue metal taps coming out of the side.

'Emergency bacteria-zapper' installed at boreholes

Severn Trent Water has applied for retrospective planning permission.