The strong military traditions of Worcester may mean the city’s engagement in two world wars is often thought about in terms of the soldiers or even the ammunition produced at Blackpole Munitions W....

Blackpole Recycling Ltd has been served with a restriction notice, the Environment Agency says.

England flags go up near McDonald's and KFC in Blackpole Road in Worcester but more are on the way

Long traffic delays are building up in Blackpole, Worcester

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Blackpole Inn officially opened its doors with a striking new exterior and interior refurbishment to accompany its conversion to a sports pub.

An uninsured, untaxed lorry was photographed taking Blackpole skips away from Stone Arrow Farm, Peopleton

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 13 February 2026 and over the next few days  Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .  This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 14 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 15 November 2025 and over the next few days. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 16 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 14 November 2025 .Flooding is possible over the next few days  Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 November 2025 or as the situation changes.

River levels are high but steady at the Perdiswell river gauge as a result of localised thunderstorms. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 23/03/25. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid contact with flood water and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:00 tomorrow, 24/03/25, or as the situation changes.

River levels are falling but remain high at the Perdiswell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate. No further significant rainfall is forecast today. We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11am on Wednesday, 08/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

River levels continue to rise at the Perdiswell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Monday 06/01/2025. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate. Further showers are possible over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11am on Tuesday, 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Perdiswell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, 06/01/2025. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate. Further showers are possible over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00am on Monday 06/01/25, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen at the Perdiswell river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected today, Thursday 19/12/24. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Barbourne Brook from the M5 to Barbourne including Perdiswell and Blackpole Industrial Estate. Further showers are possible over the next 24 hours. Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 09:00am on Friday 20/12/24, or as the situation changes.