Storm Chandra Floods Taunton Rugby Club, Causing £19,000 in Damages Wednesday, January 28, 2026 flooding rugby taunton stormchandra community fundraiser damage somerset sports recovery sport Taunton Rugby Club has been devastated by severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, leaving the entire pitch and clubhouse underwater. The storm, which struck on 27 January 2026, resulted in an estimated £19,000 in damages and … Read More
Storm Chandra Floods Taunton Rugby Club, Causing Nearly £19,000 in Damages Wednesday, January 28, 2026 taunton rugby flooding stormchandra community fundraiser damage weather recovery somerset sport Taunton Rugby Club has suffered extensive damage following severe flooding caused by Storm Chandra, prompting an urgent appeal for community support. The floodwaters completely submerged the club’s pitch and key facilities, … Read More
Crews Battle Intense House Fire in Burnham-on-Sea Sparked by Open Fireplace Friday, January 16, 2026 fire burnham-on-sea somerset fireplace housefire firefighters emergency smoke damage devon A house fire in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, rapidly escalated after flames spread from an open fireplace, causing extensive damage and drawing a multi-unit emergency response on Thursday, January 15. The fire was first reported … Read More
Beloved Family Dog Lost in Devastating Taunton House Fire Tuesday, January 13, 2026 fire taunton housefire loss dog family fundraiser damage rescue tragedy A tragic house fire in Taunton has left a family grieving the loss of their beloved dog and trying to recover from extensive damage to their home. The blaze erupted on Friday, January 9, at approximately 4:54 pm in a … Read More
School Bus and Multiple Vehicles Damaged as Objects Thrown from Moving 4x4 in Somerset Friday, January 9, 2026 somerset schoolbus 4x4 vandalism vehicles safety police investigation damage rushhour In Somerset, a series of unsettling incidents occurred yesterday afternoon when objects were hurled at moving vehicles, causing significant damage. Between 4 pm and 4:30 pm on Thursday, January 8, multiple cars and a coach … Read More
Fire-hit Flats Leave Resident in Limbo After Choking Smoke Forces Evacuation Monday, December 8, 2025 fire evacuation smoke frome candle selwoodhousing emergency displacement damage recovery A devastating fire at a block of flats on Marigold Street in Frome, Somerset, has left residents displaced and uncertain about their homes. Chloe Raeburn, 25, was among those evacuated after a blaze consumed the roof of one … Read More