As Somerset endures its fifth consecutive heatwave, two of its key reservoirs have been officially classified as having “exceptionally low” water levels. This ongoing dry period has significantly reduced water reserves, …
The UK is bracing itself for a fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to climb dramatically over the coming days. The heatwave is expected to bring sweltering conditions to 27 counties, with temperatures …
South West Water has announced a hosepipe ban affecting customers in parts of Somerset, as well as all customers in Devon and Cornwall, due to prolonged sunshine, multiple heatwaves, and reduced rainfall. The company reports …
South West Water has implemented a hosepipe ban affecting customers in parts of Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall due to prolonged dry weather and increased water demand. The decision follows an extended period of exceptionally …
For the first time in over 400 years, beavers have been born near Minehead on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate on Exmoor, Somerset. These kits, born in May or June, represent a remarkable comeback after the species was …
Beavers have been born near Minehead on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Exmoor for the first time in over 400 years. The newborn kits, arriving in May or June, mark the success of a landmark reintroduction effort …
As the UK faces its third major heatwave of the summer, outdoor workers and vulnerable groups are feeling the impact intensely. Ian Duff, a Big Issue vendor on Union Street in Bath, shared his struggles coping with the …
As the UK endures its third heatwave of the summer, Big Issue vendor Ian Duff from Bath shares the harsh realities of working outdoors in extreme heat. Selling magazines on Union Street, Ian admits, “This heatwave, it’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A cherished pond in Royal Victoria Park, Bath, which temporarily dried up during last summer’s intense heatwave, is set to be restored with a new permanent water supply. The pond dried out in July after a prolonged 30°C …