The B4234 in Lower Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean has become ... so I always have my canoe here." He said flooding in the village had "not happened like this for about 10 years".

The bridge, also known as Stowfield Viaduct or the Black Bridge, connects Lower Lydbrook with Welsh Bicknor The future of a footbridge near Lydbrook which is used by 20,000 walkers a year has been ...