New flood defences for 'most flooded town in the country'

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The new flood defences in Upton-on-Severn in Worcestershire Credit: ITV Central

Flood defences in Worcestershire were officially opened today by West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin.

The opening of the waterfront section of the Upton flood defences marks the completion of the second of two schemes which have cost £4 million to protect the town from flooding.

According to the council, the newly built wall has already protected the town from the rainfall in recent months, with June being the wettest on record.

The town has flooded 70 times in the last 40 years and has had the reputation of being the most flooded town in Britain.

It's hoped the new defences will help make Upton-upon-Severn a better destination for tourism, as well as helping to protect the businesses and homes in the area.