Storm Chandra: Comprehensive List of Road Closures Amid Severe Flooding in the South West Tuesday, January 27, 2026 stormchandra flooding roadclosures southwest somerset devon dorset travelalerts weather floodwarnings The South West is grappling with widespread flooding as Storm Chandra unleashes relentless rain and strong winds across the region. An amber weather alert and numerous flood warnings have been issued, prompting road closures, … Read More
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
Second Body Believed to Be Missing Christmas Day Swimmer Found Off Devon Coast Sunday, January 25, 2026 swimmer devon exmouth missing christmas coastguard police recovery tragedy inquest The search for the second swimmer who went missing during the Christmas Day swim at Budleigh Salterton in Devon appears to have ended with the discovery of a body off the coast of Exmouth. On Sunday afternoon, January 25, … Read More
Body Discovered Near Somerset Country Club Sunday, January 25, 2026 somerset brean devon police death investigation countryclub redroad coroner tragedy Police responded to a call on Saturday, January 24th, after a body was discovered on Red Road, close to Brean Country Club in Somerset. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the deceased is a man. Authorities have stated that … Read More
Dramatic Car Fire on M5 Near Taunton Extinguished After 31 Emergency Calls Thursday, January 22, 2026 m5 carfire taunton fireservice emergency devon somerset roadsafety trafficincident firefighters A car caught fire on the M5 near Taunton this evening, January 22, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to the incident on the M5 at Pitminster just … 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