Flooding Meeting in Somerset Disrupted by Intense Storm Wednesday, July 1, 2026 somerset flooding storm climate adaptation emergency wells rivers municipal resilience Somerset faced severe weather challenges on the evening of Monday, June 22, when a powerful storm unleashed intense rainfall, thunder, and lightning across the region. This extreme weather event caused flash floods that … Read More
Glastonbury Home Catches Fire After Lightning Strike Amid Intense Thunderstorm Friday, June 26, 2026 glastonbury lightning fire thunderstorm heatwave temperature climate metoffice emergency weather A residential property in Glastonbury was severely damaged when lightning struck during a powerful thunderstorm in the early hours of Friday, June 26. Following a week of soaring temperatures and record heat, the South West … Read More
Hottest Areas in Somerset Ranked as Temperatures Soar to 36°C Wednesday, June 24, 2026 somerset heatwave temperatures climate weather heat temperature sunshine summer health Somerset has been experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching as high as 36°C in certain locations. The hottest areas have seen residents sweltering in the intense heat, while other parts of the county have remained … Read More
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Resilience 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
Somerset MP Urges Government to Fund School Retrofits for Heatwave Preparedness 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
Over 1,000 Objections Flood Bristol Airport Expansion Plans Thursday, June 18, 2026 bristol airport expansion objections environment traffic wildlife planning community climate Bristol Airport has faced a wave of opposition, with more than 1,000 people objecting to its latest expansion plans. The airport proposes increasing to 100,000 flights annually to serve 15 million passengers and to introduce … Read More