Amber Warning Issued as Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Monday, January 26, 2026 storm chandra flooding metoffice amberwarning rain sedgemoor devon cornwall weather The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain ahead of the arrival of Storm Chandra, expected to impact the region this afternoon, Monday 26 January. This follows a yellow warning announced just yesterday. … Read More
Duchy of Cornwall Proposes Over 600 New Homes with Affordable Housing in Somerset Sunday, January 4, 2026 duchy cornwall somerset housing development phosphate environment affordable planning infrastructure The Duchy of Cornwall, in partnership with housing developer C G Fry and Son Ltd, has submitted ambitious plans to build 620 new homes on the Mid Somerset Showground in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The development will also … Read More
Somerset Pub Pays Tribute to Perkin Warbeck, the 'Imposter King' Who Challenged Henry VII Saturday, October 25, 2025 perkinwarbeck somerset taunton henryvii tudor pretender princesinthetower cornwall englishhistory monarchy Somerset’s landscape is rich with stories of England’s monarchs and their turbulent times. From the Monmouth Rebellion to King Alfred’s legendary battles, the county is a living archive of England’s royal past. Among its … Read More
Flood Alerts Issued for South West as Storm Benjamin Approaches Wednesday, October 22, 2025 storm flood warning southwest environmentagency metoffice rain wind devon cornwall Flood alerts have been issued across the South West in anticipation of Storm Benjamin, which is expected to arrive later today, Wednesday, October 22. The UK prepares for heavy rain and powerful winds exceeding 70 miles per … Read More
Human Remains Found on South West Beaches Confirmed to Be Same Man Tuesday, October 14, 2025 devon cornwall westwardho appledore humanremains investigation northdevon coroner bideford police Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that human remains discovered at two North Devon beaches—Westward Ho! and Appledore—belong to the same man. On Thursday, 22 May, a leg was first reported washed ashore at Westward Ho! … Read More
Tanker Overturns on A39 in Cornwall, Driver Trapped as Emergency Services Respond Tuesday, October 14, 2025 tanker accident cornwall a39 collision emergency roadclosure traffic police recovery A tanker lorry overturned during a crash on the A39 in Cornwall, causing significant disruption and trapping the driver inside the vehicle. The accident took place near the Carnon Gate roundabout, close to Devoran, resulting … Read More