Schools closed and scores of homes without water

2 hours ago

Clara BullockWest of England

News image — Warden Hill Primary School is one of the schools affected by the burst pipe

Google A school is seen from the gates. There is a big green tree next to the gate and the sky is blue. — Warden Hill Primary School is one of the schools affected by the burst pipe

Four schools have closed and dozens of properties are without water due to a burst pipe.

Warden Hill Primary School, Bettridge School, Dean Close School, and Cheltenham Bournside School, all based in Cheltenham, have shut on Wednesday.

The schools said it was because of a burst water pipe in the GL51 area, which means the buildings have no water supply.

A Severn Trent spokesperson posted online: "We're really sorry if you're still experiencing no supply, poor pressure or discoloured water due to the burst water pipe in the area. Our teams are working hard to get your water flowing again but have found the repair to be a lot more complex than first anticipated."

Dean Close School said the site is shut for seniors, but remains open for boarders who are moving to an unaffected part of the site.

Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.