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It's not just in Stratford-upon-Avon where the flooded River Avon's burst its banks.

Parts of Myton Fields, Warwick have also been left submerged by the waterway:

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As river levels rise in Evesham, Worcestershire, more homes and businesses are at risk of flooding.

People are being reminded not to park in Worcester's Pitchford car park.

It looks like that should be obvious, because it's under water, but Worcester City Council isn't taking any chances and is pointing out the River Severn isn't expected to peak there until the weekend.

Image source, Worcester City Council

Image source, Worcester City Council

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Reporter, BBC Hereford & Worcester

Water has reached Waterside in Evesham, threatening nearby homes.

One resident, who has lived here for eight years, told me this is the second time in two weeks the nearby land has flooded.

"I've got pumps and I've got barriers, but I think that maybe more could be done to prevent the river flooding, like dredging, but I don't know if that's possible," they said.

"I am fully defended, I've got barriers," she added, "it's just my nerves are a bit on edge today."

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The River Avon's causing flooding problems in Warwickshire and Worcestershire as this video from Instagram user @bosys_d3300 shows, taken in Fladbury:

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A number of flood warnings are being downgraded to flood alerts and river levels have peaked in some places, but there's still a lot of water around.

Here are two BBC Weather Watcher photos from Shropshire, showing a road near Coreley in the south of the county and the River Severn in Shrewsbury.

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The Environment Agency is worried about further flooding this winter after near-record rainfall.

Tonight's performances at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon will to ahead "at present" the Royal Shakespeare Company has said.

Waterside in the town has been closed for the deployment of flood barriers close to the theatre.

The River Avon is expected to reach its peak at about 19:30, said the Environment Agency.

Theatre goers who can't make it due to flooding should contact the box office to arrange refunds or exchanges, the Royal Shakespeare Company said.

It also advised people to allow extra time to get through the road closures.

Trevor Reek, who is in his 70s, is one of those who had to be rescued by firefighters in Evesham.

He was evacuated from his home by boat.

"I couldn't get out on my own, I tried that earlier on and it is too deep for me to wade through, even with my waders on," he said.

He said he packed some belongings and called for help.

The five-year-old's mother said they had to give him the "chance" to try the treatment abroad.

River levels in Evesham are peaking around now, said the Environment Agency, but are expected to stay high into next week.

The River Severn at Worcester may not peak well into Saturday it added.

Properties have been flooded in the town with the fire service using boats to evacuate people from their homes.

The Environment Agency's Dave Throup said water levels in the whole of south Worcestershire were going to be raised until the middle of next week.

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BBC News

The flood defences installed today in Stratford-upon-Avon are temporary barriers which the Environment Agency has used elsewhere in the country.

It will be the first time they're used in the town since being tested in 2017, during an exercise.

The frame barriers are made up of rigid frames holding an impermeable membrane and use the weight of the floodwater itself to hold the barrier in place.

The Environment Agency's expecting the River Avon to keep rising until this evening., external

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Here's an aerial photo from the Environment Agency, showing the flood defences taking shape in Stratford-upon-Avon today.

The River Avon is expected to peak there at around 19:00.

Image source, Environment Agency

Oscar's family aim to raise £500,000 to pay for further treatment they say is not available on the NHS.

Evesham's community hospital has been closed to new admissions, because of flooding on surrounding roads.

The Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust said the minor injuries unit was also closed and families were being told they can't visit, but the patients and staff inside are safe.

It explained it was still possible to get in and out of the building, but with water levels expected to continue rising, it was taking the steps as a precaution.

A boat has been used to help evacuate people from buildings in Evesham.

Three people and an animal were helped at Morimers Quay earlier, the fire service said.

Others were also helped from a nearby caravan park, it added.

It's expected there will be further requests for help throughout the day.