Flooded A361 Closes Again Just One Day After Reopening Saturday, February 21, 2026 somerset a361 flooding stormchandra floodwarnings transport roadclosure recovery environment waterlevels The A361 in Somerset, which had just reopened after a three-week closure due to flooding, was forced to shut again after heavy rainfall. The region has been grappling with persistent high water levels and saturated ground, … Read More
Environment Agency to Review Somerset Flooding Response After Ministerial Visit Wednesday, February 18, 2026 somerset flooding environment agency response ministerial flooddefences community funding review The Environment Agency (EA) has announced a formal review of its response to the recent flooding in Somerset, following a ministerial visit to the region. Sarah Dyke, Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, … Read More
‘Out of Character’ Solar Farm Plan Sparks Concerns Over Somerset Tourism Monday, February 16, 2026 solar somerset renewableenergy planning tourism landscape agriculture environment greenenergy development A proposed solar farm in Somerset has drawn strong opposition from Somerset Council and local groups, who warn that the project is “wholly out of character” with the area and could deter tourists from visiting. Greentech … Read More
Somerset Flooding Update: Rainfall Decreases and Water Levels Begin to Drop Sunday, February 15, 2026 somerset flooding rainfall waterlevels emergency resilience precaution recovery rains environment After days of persistent heavy rain, Somerset is seeing a welcome reduction in rainfall totals, leading to gradually easing floodwaters across the region. Residents and authorities alike are cautiously optimistic as water … Read More
Flood Warnings Issued as Somerset Faces Continued Rainfall Challenges Friday, February 13, 2026 somerset flooding weather riverlevels rainfall warnings safety floodrisk emergency environment Somerset is bracing for ongoing flooding concerns as river levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. While some areas have seen water levels starting to recede, widespread warnings are still in place to alert residents …
New Time-Limited Slots Introduced at Weston-super-Mare Recycling Centre Thursday, February 12, 2026 weston-super-mare recycling centre slots time-management waste environment efficiency appointment community The Weston-super-Mare recycling centre has introduced new rules to improve visitor flow and efficiency. Under the updated system, each person or vehicle will be allocated a strict 10-minute time slot to use the facility. This … Read More