Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave schools education retrofit climate funding safety pupils government

As Somerset braces for a sweltering heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant challenges in protecting pupils and staff from the rising heat. An amber weather … Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 somerset heatwave education schools retrofit climate government funding safety mp

As Somerset braces for temperatures soaring up to 36°C on Wednesday, June 24, local schools face significant disruptions amid an amber weather warning. In response, Sarah Dyke, the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and … Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 bath storm flooding roaddamage waterpipes burst infrastructure rainfall lightning tower

The dramatic explosions that tore through roads in Bath during Monday evening’s storm were caused by burst water pipes rather than lightning strikes, Bath and North East Somerset Council confirmed. On June 22, intense … Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 bath rain storm flooding roaddamage pipes burstpipes twerton infrastructure weather

The dramatic explosions of roads in Bath during Monday’s storm were caused by burst water pipes, not lightning strikes, according to Bath and North East Somerset Council. On the evening of June 22, intense rainfall led to … Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 flashflood bath thunderstorm flooding heatwave emergency rainfall weatherwarning roadclosure infrastructure

On Monday, June 22, Bath experienced dramatic flash flooding after an intense thunderstorm swept through the area, causing rapid water level rises that left streets submerged and vehicles partially underwater. Ralph Allen … Read More

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 elisethorner steeplechase championshiprecord britishchampionships wellscityharriers europeanchampionships commonwealthgames birminghamathletics runnning trackandfield sport

Elise Thorner, representing the Wells City Harriers, delivered a commanding performance at the British Championships on Saturday, smashing the 3000m steeplechase Championship record and solidifying her status as a leading … Read More