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Work on a multi-million pound defence scheme has officially been paused, with no sign that it will resume soon, because of a hole in the project's funding.

In November 2024, the sheer force of floodwater from Storm Bert broke through a wall, swamping homes and businesses.

At time of recording, there is also a large hole in the side of Market Street's wall, ten weeks after it collapsed.

James Pearson reports from the Worcestershire town, and at a public meeting at The Regal Theatre.

A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said it was continuing to seek the additional funding required for delivery of a scheme at Tenbury Wells, which it said would reduce flood risk for both residents and businesses.

This morning, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said it was setting aside 拢140m to invest in 31 flood defence projects that had stalled.

It said a full list of schemes that would benefit would be announced in the coming months.