Eyewitnesses called Dyfed-Powys Police after Holli entered the water.

Teenager died in river after playing with friends, inquest hears

Holli Smallman, died in Welshpool on Friday, 9 August after a multi-agency search at the river

Family pay tribute to 'loving and caring girl' who died in river

Natalie Dean, 34, who was from the Ford area of Shropshire was pulled from the river just outside of Llanidloes on 28 May. 

A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery in the River Severn just outside of Llanidloes at the weekend.

New figures revealed that in a single year, waterways had sewage pumped into them for at least 3.4 million hours, which is equivalent to 388 years.

The body has not yet been formally identified but police said they have informed the family of missing 39-year-old Emily Bomken.

Police say the family of a man who had been reported missing in the area are being supported by officers.

Research from Greenpeace found 13 rivers tested across the UK all had tiny pieces of plastic measuring less than 5mm.


Ross O'Sullivan is planning to spend five hours in the icy water every day to achieve his goal and take on Britain's longest river.