27th August 2008
NEW CONTAINER TERMINAL FOR THE MOUTH OF THE SEVERN
Consultative meetings are in progress to decide the viability of a £500M container terminal at Avonmouth.
26th October 2008
DECISION NEEDED ON THE BARRAGE
Politicians and residents asking for a decision on the Severn Barrage
10th January 2009
Thompson River Transport have a new hopper barge on the River Severn called the ELVER.
23rd March2009
A foot complete in a sock and shoe has been found on the banks of the Severn in Gloucestershire.
27th January 2009
HARNESSING THE TIDE - THE BARRAGE
The Government unveil their preferred 5 schemes for harnessing power from the Severn.
11th February 2009
THEY SAID IT WOULD NEVER CLOSE!
The Second Severn Crossing bridge closes twice in two weeks!
13th May 2009
ELVER FISHING GANG TARGETED BY POLICE
Gloucestershire Police carried out a raid in Gloucester with regard to illegal fishing for elvers.
7th April 2009
SEVERN BARRAGE COULD BE SUNK BY RECESSION
Another likely casualty of the recession is Government plans for the barrage.
13th April 2009
LARGE SHIPMENT OF CEMENT TO SHARPNESS
The largest cargo into Sharpness for a very long time arrived today.
23rd October 2009
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II VISITS GLOUCESTER
HRH Queen Elizabeth II made her first visit to Gloucester Docks today.
1st August 2010
OPENING OF NEW BRIDGE ACROSS THE SEVERN
The new £1.8m pedestrian and cycle Diglis Bridge over the River Severn in Worcester has been officially opened
15th August 2010
MARATHON SWIM FROM BEACHLEY TO SHARPNESS
Rob Burrows swims for SARA to mark their 25th anniversary.