Thursday, June 25, 2026 flooding taunton rivertone pumps somerset environmentagency flooddefence bathpool infrastructure watermanagement

New permanent electric pumps are set to be installed on the River Tone near Taunton to help prevent flooding in the Bathpool area. This vital upgrade comes amid plans to boost flood defences following recent severe flooding … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 highcourt somerset greenacres travellers injunction planning northcurry caravans legalbattle accommodation

A pivotal three-day High Court hearing is set to take place regarding the future of the Greenacres travellers' site on Oxen Lane, North Curry, near Taunton, Somerset. This site has been at the center of legal disputes for … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 bridgwater regeneration community pride leadership investment somerset flooding football development sport

A significant milestone has been reached in Bridgwater’s £20 million regeneration programme with the appointment of Sam Smith as chairman of the newly formed Pride in Place board. Bridgwater is the sole town within Somerset … Read More

Thursday, June 25, 2026 sinkhole bath explosion emergency safety citycentre underground incident disruption investigation

A sudden sinkhole has emerged in the heart of Bath city centre, believed to have been triggered by an underground explosion. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, cordoning off the affected area and urging the … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 tombanton somerset cricket whiteball limitedovers countychampionship vitalityblast englandcricket contract cricketnews sport

Tom Banton has signed a new white ball contract with Somerset, securing his place at Taunton until the end of the 2028 season. The 27-year-old will now concentrate solely on limited overs formats, stepping away from red ball … Read More

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 glastonbury lorry fire roadclosure traffic emergency accident transport safety reopening

A major road near Glastonbury has reopened following a lorry fire that caused significant disruption earlier today. Authorities urged motorists to avoid the area while emergency services tackled the blaze. Traffic delays were …