Following a summer marked by intense heatwaves, the water levels in one of Exmoor’s reservoirs have fallen to remarkably low points. This significant drop has not only raised concerns about water supply but has also unveiled …
During the exceptionally hot summer of 2026, some dementia sufferers were found wearing coats and had heating on in their homes, despite the soaring temperatures that swept Britain. Suzanne Westhead, director of adult social …
Thatchers has launched the earliest apple harvest in its 122-year history after experiencing a challenging summer marked by unprecedented heatwaves. Martin Thatcher, managing director of the renowned Somerset cider farm at …
Thatchers, the renowned Somerset cider producer, has begun the earliest apple harvest in its 122-year history following a summer shaped by extreme heat. Martin Thatcher, managing director of the iconic Sandford-based cider …
Bristol Water has confirmed that a hosepipe ban will come into effect within hours in several areas of Somerset. This marks the first time in 50 years that the water company has introduced such measures to manage water usage. …
As Somerset endures its fifth heatwave this season, two of its primary reservoirs have been officially designated as having “exceptionally low” water levels. The prolonged period of high temperatures and scarce rainfall has …